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American needlework; the history of decorative stitchery and embroidery from the late 16th to the 20th century

NMAHTEX copy 39088019431311 inscribed by the author. American Indian porcupine quill embroidery -- Indian bead needlework -- Indian applique, Alaskan fishskin needlework -- Early stump work, silk and ...
Los Angeles Times

Erica Wilson dies at 83; needlework instructor built embroidery empire

With her first book on stitchery, needlework instructor Erica Wilson revived a craft and helped invent a publishing category. Her 1962 hardcover book, “Crewel Embroidery,” both popularized the pursuit ...
The Independent

Following the patterns of history

A flock of birds come alive in the skilled hands of Fu Xianghong, a master of Su embroidery known for her flower-and-bird works (GAO ERQIANG / CHINA DAILY) “Only when I take the needle out and touch ...
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American needlework; the history of decorative stitchery and embroidery from the late 16th to the 20th century, by Georgiana Brown Harbeson; illustrated with photographs ...

American Indian porcupine-quill embroidery -- Indian bead needlework -- Indian applique, Alaskan fishskin needlework -- Early stump work, silk and wool needlepoint pictures -- Crewel embroidery in the ...