Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery

"Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery" by Lewis F. Day and Mary Buckle is a detailed guide designed to transform embroidery into a respected art. This book is for those interested in decorative crafts, providing instruction on different stitches and design composition, enhanced by examples. The book highlights needlework's history and usefulness, from simple stitching to artistic expression. The authors show their teamwork by dividing responsibilities that include illustrations and diagrams to ensure understanding. Readers can expect to discover a wide array of stitching methods, such as canvas stitches and chain-stitch, each explained with detailed illustrations.