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Embroidery South Africa Mary Gostelow
Mary went on a fact finding mission to South Africa and was so impressed by the embroidery she saw she wrote a book on it. This is a survey from the era of the Voortrekkers to the present day. it also describes techniques for applique, assisi work, beadwork, blackwork, canvas work, chain stitch work, crewel work, cutwork, Dorset feather stitchery, drawn thread work, Florentine (Bargello), Hardanger, metal thread embroidery, needle-lace, needleweaving, needlework tapestry, net embroidery, patchwork, pulled thread work, quilting, shadow embroidery, sorbello, whitework and woolwork. stitch diagrams are included where appropriate.
Published by Mills and Boon Limited 1976
104 pages.
It is in good vintage condition. It has the usual amount of wear and tear for a vintage craft book.
The book is slightly warped.
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