English Historical Embroidery
Snook, Barbara
B.T. Batsford Inc., London, 1960
An excellent overview of needlework techniques, styles, stitches, and types of fabric and thread used during different times and for what use. It draws on other books listed in this bibliography, but is quite useful for putting all the pieces together in a coherent fashion. Out of print, but worth getting a copy. SB
Beginner