Jacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings, Including Late Tudor

"Jacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings, Including Late Tudor" by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam is an instructional book that explores the history and methods of Jacobean embroidery, spotlighting its transition from the Tudor era, filled with thorough instruction and vibrant illustrations displaying techniques and designs. Authors Fitzwilliam and Hands take readers on a journey through the development of embroidery, looking at the usage of specific stitches, analyzing the artistic and cultural impacts on design choices, and providing historical relevance to the embroidery. Readers will learn how to execute a variety of embroidery techniques and interpret decorative motifs, allowing them to both create and appreciate this traditional art form.