Needlework and Crafts - Every Woman's Book on the Arts of Plain Sewing, Embroidery, Dressmaking and Home Crafts

Needlework and Crafts - Every Woman's Book on the Arts of Plain Sewing, Embroidery, Dressmaking and Home Crafts

Author: Irene Davison

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1447486455

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This vintage book contains a complete guide to needlework and crafting, with information on plain sewing, embroidery, dressmaking, and a variety of other home crafts. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions and handy tips, this volume is highly recommended for the novice crafter, and would make for a fantastic addition to any home collection. “Contents Include: “Plain Sewing”, “Fastenings”, “Plain-Sewing Trimmings”, “Your Sewing Machine”, “Hand Embroidery”, “How to Work your Gift Transfers”, “Home Dressmaking”, “Mending”, “Crochet”, “Raffia Work”, “Stencilling”, “Barbola”, “Simple Ways of Weaving”, “Gesso-Work”, “Various Ways of Making and Decorating Lamp-Shades”, “Poker Work”, “Artistic Leather Work”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing “Needlework and Crafts” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sewing and needlework.


Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra

Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra

Author: Sree Padma Holt

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2008-08-07

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0791478149

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Explores the importance of Buddhism as it developed in the Krishna River Valley of Andhra (modern-day Andhra Pradesh) and its influence.