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I've always loved embroidery! All my daughter's little dresses were hand sewn, smocked or my favorite then... embroidered! Even when I knitted her a sweater, I embroidered over that pale pink plain knit with bright yarn flowers! I was crazy in those younger days, I guess! Then one day I purchased a plain tan canvas tote bag that just begged for decoration. So, I found this book and inspiration! But I just couldn't decide on a pattern... so I covered it with a sampler of the illustrated crewel stitches, in all colors and thickness of wool... great fun and I certainly never got bored with my work! Plus, I got lots of compliments on that original, one-of-a-kind tote when I carried it!
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Excellent overview of the different stitches used in crewel embroidery, including its history, pictures of antique work, use in upholstery, how to instructions for samplers, choosing fabrics, applying patern, frames, introduction to numerous stitches.
