Needlework As Art

** "Needlework As Art" by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford is a book that argues for embroidery's recognition as a true art, not just a craft, from the late 1800s. It's like a journey through time, looking at different cultures and how they used needlework in beautiful and important ways. The author wants to show how needlework has been part of history and art, and also to encourage people to see its value and make it even better. It promises a close look at the different types, patterns, supplies, and ways of doing needlework, proving it's just as important as painting or sculpture. **