The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework
de Dillmont, Therese
Running Press, Philadelphia, 1972
Recently reprinted again for the upteenth time, Dillmont’s pre-1900 publication is comparable to “The Joy of Cooking” as a good all-around reference book. She presents info on variety of needlework techniques from lacework and appliqué to making cords, mending, knitting and cutwork. She even includes a chapter on embroidering on silk and velvet and working on linen. An excellent buy for your library. When I’m travelling, I take this book with me – I have an old DMC edition which is quite tiny and compact. AG
While very detailed, it takes a solid background in basic needlework to understand the descriptions. SB
Intermediate