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Woman's Day Book of American Needlework
Woman's Day Book of American Needlework
Author: Rose Wilder Lane
The Editors of Woman's Day began this work on the Story of American Needlework. There are numerous photographs and editing work that describes each project ranging from Embroidery, Crewel Work, Cross-Stitch, Needlepoint, Patchwork, Applique', Quilting, Hooking, Crochet, Knitting, Weaving, Candlewicking and Rugmaking. The book gives historical co...  more »
ISBN: 114694
Publication Date: 1963
Pages: 208
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3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon And Schuster New York
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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reviewed Woman's Day Book of American Needlework on + 5 more book reviews
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This is a good book for gorgeous photos of needlework including crochet, knitting, crewel and many others. It includes the history of each art form. I would have rated it higher if it had included more patterns. There are one or two patterns per art form only.
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reviewed Woman's Day Book of American Needlework on + 143 more book reviews
"A comprehensive history, from Colonial times to the present with 140 full-color illustrations and 50 black and white drawings, plus step-by-step instructions for every type of traditional American needlework with hundreds of graphs, diagrams, and charts." Fun to look at with some nice projects.
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Written by Rose Wilder Lane (her mother was Laura Ingalls Wilder of the "Little House" books), and containing beautiful photographs of the best of American embroidery, patchwork, applique, etc. Wonderful historical commentary.
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Cover: "A comprehensive history, from Colonial Times to the Present. With 140 full-color illustrations and 50 black-and-white drawings, plus step-by-step instructions for every type of traditional American Needlework with hundred of graphs, diagrams and charts."


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