How To Identify American Embroidery Vintage Guide

The story of embroidery includes in its history all the work of the needle since Eve sewed fig leaves together in the Garden of Eden.

We are the inheritors of the knowledge and skill of all the daughters of Eve in all that concerns its use since the beginning of time.

So begins this wonderful historic account of embroidery. It covers so much information and gives details about the places, people and pieces of art created.

For the embroidery enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to travel back in time... meet some of the Puritan women that created tapestries & more using the same skills & basic techniques that are used today.

You will find photographs of completed pieces and a truly unique read in this digital document. A wonderful addition to the needleworkers digital library.

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Introductory. The Story of the Needle Beginnings in the New World The Crewelwork of Our Puritan Mothers Samplers and a Word About Quilts Moravian Work, Portraiture, French Embroidery and Lacework Berlin Woolwork Revival of Embroidery, and the Founding of the Society of Decorative Art American Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestries