18th Century Embroidery Techniques Paperback – 6 Feb. 2012

This book does exactly what it says in the title. It takes you through some of the techniques used by embroiderers in the 18th century. The photographs are clear and easy to study. The techniques are copyable by someone who is familiar with embrodiery stitches. For beginners, I would suggest you purchase a book on 'How To Do Embroidery' which will help you understand someof the concepts in this book. Although I bought this primarily as a reference book, I found it actually readable and enjoyable. It is a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in fine embroidery. Well work a look.

Excellent for newcomers to the art. Plenty of background, history, pictures, and more.

I'm pleased with this book, it has lots of good photographs. It's pretty comprehensive and I found out a lot about types of embroidery that have sadly died out.

This does exactly as the title suggests. It demonstrates the different embroidery techniques practiced in the 18th Century, illustrating each with examples from textiles available to see in museums and collections in Britain. Excellent for textile and clothing historians, embroiderers, and possibly social historians with an interest in clothing, though social history is not a priority to the writer of this book.

Amazing book full of history, detailed research & great pictures I couldn't put it down, a must have for anyone interested in historical embroidery and costume.

I love this book. It gives a fascinating insight into embroidery and items of clothing in the 18th Century. Made easy reading and simple to follow!

Lovely book to have as a reference book and very well illustrated .

As a designer this book is an excellent reference for costumes and fashion designs, technics and practial applicaiton described in detail, my kind of book!!!