"The Ladies' Complete Guide to Crochet, Fancy Knitting, and Needlework" by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens is a needlework instruction book aimed at women who want to learn crochet, knitting, and other crafts. The book contains detailed patterns and techniques perfect for creating decorative items. The guide also discusses the history of needlework, and how women expressed themselves and the value of these crafts in different cultures. The guide shows the development of knitting and crochet and their artistic importance, while also exploring needlework as a means of personal expression and cultural value.
The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework
By Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
Discover the lost art of 19th-century needlework and learn how women used crochet, knitting, and more to create beauty and express themselves in a bygone era.
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About the AuthorAnn Sophia Stephens was an American novelist and magazine editor. She was the author of dime novels and is credited as the progenitor of that genre.
Ann Sophia Stephens was an American novelist and magazine editor. She was the author of dime novels and is credited as the progenitor of that genre.
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