The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery Author:Mildred Graves Ryan More than 1,400 illustrations and 1,000 entries: Bargello, Crewel, Crocheting, Embroidering, Knitting, Macrame, Needlepoint, Rugmaking, Sewing, Tatting. Mildred Graves Ryan is the former Vice-President in charge of Product Development for the McCall Pattern Company.