Guide to English Embroidery
Wardle, Patricia
HMSO, London, 1970
ISBN# SBN 11 290030 5
Wardle was a research assistant at the V&A for 10 years with GW Digby and was the predecessor to S. Levey. The book, while primarily in black and white, is an excellent overview of English Embroidery with many examples pre-1600. Stitches and threads used are identified. Very useful for developing an eye to context of patterns and usage. SB
Intermediate