The Project Gutenberg eBook of My Knitting Book (Second Series), by Miss Lambert.

BOOKS ON DECORATIVE NEEDLEWORK.

Just published, price 6s. 6d. a fifth and cheaper Edition,
CONSIDERABLY ENLARGED, WITH NUMEROUS EXTRA ENGRAVINGS,
THE
HAND-BOOK OF NEEDLEWORK,
DECORATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL,
Including Patterns and Directions, entirely
new, for Crochet, Knitting, and Netting,
with a brief Historical Account
of each Art.
BY
MISS LAMBERT.

CONTENTS:

History of the Art of Needlework.
History and Manufacture of Tapestry.
Various Materials employed for Needlework.
Wool.—Its use, with an Account of its various Kinds and Qualities.
Silk.—Its use under various forms and denominations.
Gold and Silver as employed for Needlework.
Chenille, Braids, etc., and their Application.
Canvas.—Their various kinds, sizes, qualities, and uses, illustrated by Diagrams.
Berlin Patterns.—Their Uses and Defects.
Various Implements used in the Art.
Drawing Designs, Pouncing and Tracing Patterns for Embroidery, Braiding, Canvas work, etc.
Framing Canvas and all other Materials.
Embroidery.—The practice of the Art in its several Branches.
A Description of the principal Stitches, and the mode of Working them.
Canvas Work in its several Branches.
Braiding, Appliqué, and Bead Work.
Crochet, with Directions for Working various Patterns and Articles.
Knitting, with Directions for Working various Patterns and Articles.
Netting, with Directions for Working various Patterns and Articles.
Church Needlework.
Needlework of the English Queens and Princesses.
Conclusion. ‘The Praise of the Needle.’

HAND-BOOK OF NEEDLEWORK.

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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

“A fourth edition of a book, that every buyer puts to the test by proving its utility and efficiency, is the best kind of praise; and leaves for us only to record the facts, that this new edition is improved as well as amplified, and at the same time reduced in price without being less handsome than before.”—Spectator.

“Miss Lambert’s works on the art of needlework, bear a high character, especially for the distinctness and precision of their directions.”—English Churchman.

“Gracefully and well written—so that the work is a good book, instructive when the party consulting it desires instruction, and amusing whenever she is weary of work.”—Athenæum.

“The most curious, complete, and erudite treatise on the art of needlework that has ever been compiled.”—Atlas.

“An eminently practical work; clear in its explanations, precise in its directions, natural in its arrangements. The style is simple and easy; the collateral information abundant.”—Polytechnic Review.

“A very elegant and useful work.”—Literary Gazette.

“As interesting as it is useful.”—Court Journal.

“Replete with excellent practical information.”—Sunday Times.

“Not only a very instructive, but a very amusing volume, upon a branch of the fine arts now become again so fashionable.”—Globe.

“An ornament to the drawing-room table, as well as an object of utility.”—Morning Post.

“Compiled with exceeding care, and strict attention to the most minute details.”—Art Union.

“Utility is, of course, the principal object of such a book; but so attractive is the manner, in which, in this instance, certain technical instructions are conveyed, that we have, ourselves, beguiled some time over the engravings and the remarks.”—Dolman’s Magazine.

“A complete encyclopædia of information for the fair votaries of the needle.”—Illustrated London News.

“This ‘Hand-Book’ cannot fail to assist the best taste.”—Court Gaz.

“A pleasant book, a good book, and a book worthy to be bought by all mothers and daughters.”—Pictorial Times.

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