The Needlework Book Author:Wanda Passadore Every kind of needlework is included. Her, in close-up detail and with descriptive text is a veritable treasury of embroidery stitches, drawnwork, applique and tapunto, cording and cutwork, patchwork and smocking together with exquisite designs for their use. the dozens of crochet stitches range for the airiest of open lacework through the whole... more » vocabulary of decorative stitches for clothing, tablecloths, mats and throws. As for knitting, the needleworker will find an encyclopedia of stitches with which to make wonderful sweaters, intricate bedspreads an the softest of baby dresses. For beginner and accomplished needleworker alike it combines basic information- on materials, threads, tools, reproduction of designs - with explicit step-by-step instructions in photographs and text for every kind of work. Book is in wonderful condition. Dust jacket has shelf wear however does not affect the contents in any way. It is a beautiful book.« less