Gives a summary of the various types of white needlework likely to be encountered. This book shows details of the techniques and gives an account of such diverse types as Dresden work, tambourned muslin, Ayrshire embroidery, Mountmellick and Richelieu work, broderie anglaise, quilting and stringwork.
Author Biography
The late Margaret Swain has written many books and articles as a result of her researches into the history of textiles. She did serve on the Council of the Embroiders' Guild and as Honorary Consultant to the National Museum of Scotland. In 1989 whe was awarded an MBE for services to the history of embroidery.
