Church Needlework: A manual of practical instruction

"Church Needlework: A Manual of Practical Instruction" by Hinda M. Hands is a guide from the past that teaches the art of church embroidery. The book shows how to make pretty fabric art for church use, even if you don't have much experience. It talks about different ways to stitch, what materials to use, and how to design things. The author wants to help people who want to use their crafting skills to make their churches look nicer and explains the historical importance of this special kind of needlework, seeing it as a loving way to add beauty to religious spaces. It shows how many people were excited to learn embroidery and help out in their own churches, getting the reader prepared for the lessons in the book.