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Summary: Explore the past and chart future designs with this book.
Review: Anyone with an interest in historical needlework should own this book. The patterns and stitching instructions are easy to use and the historical background is comprehensive.The patterns are also a good starting place for those who wish to create their own designs.
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Summary: One of the best reasources I have found
Review: This by far is one of the best embroidery pattern books I have found in a long, long time. This books documents patterns for you, so you know exactly where they come from. A few patterns have been inspired by their older counterparts. The patterns are extremely well done, and are very clear so you know exactly what do so. Some books give character symbols that are confusing, this does not. They are large enough so you can photo copy them for your personal use. Most patterns are done with a single color so this book is for beginners. This book has one drawback, its limited availability. Scoop this one up by all means if it is available.
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Summary: One of the best reasources I have found
Review: This by far is one of the best embroidery pattern books I have found in a long, long time. This books documents patterns for you, so you know exactly where they come from. A few patterns have been inspired by their older counterparts. The patterns are extremely well done, and are very clear so you know exactly what do so. Some books give character symbols that are confusing, this does not. They are large enough so you can photo copy them for your personal use. Most patterns are done with a single color so this book is for beginners. This book has one drawback, its limited availability. Scoop this one up by all means if it is available.
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Summary: Not just for Historical Embroiderers
Review: This is a super book for embroiderers. While I have a particular preference for using the patterns on costumes for historic recreation, I have found that many of the patterns are charming (i.e., the snails repeat border) and look lovely on "modern" projects, as well. It's also a good reference for those who would like to design a band sampler of their own.
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Summary: Not just for Historical Embroiderers
Review: This is a super book for embroiderers. While I have a particular preference for using the patterns on costumes for historic recreation, I have found that many of the patterns are charming (i.e., the snails repeat border) and look lovely on "modern" projects, as well. It's also a good reference for those who would like to design a band sampler of their own.
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