"Beeton's Book of Needlework" by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton is a thorough 19th-century handbook that teaches different kinds of needlework. It's for women who want to learn or get better at crafts like tatting, crochet, knitting, and embroidery. The book starts by talking about why needlework is important and how many women are interested in it. It then goes into specific instructions, starting with tatting, and explains what tools you need and how to do different stitches and patterns. It also tells you how much material you'll need for each project, making it easy for anyone to try these creative skills.
Beeton's Book of Needlework
By Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
Discover a bygone era where mastering delicate crafts unlocks a world of creativity and skill, transforming simple threads into intricate designs.
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About the AuthorIsabella Mary Beeton, known as Mrs Beeton, was an English journalist, editor and writer. Her name is particularly associated with her first book, the 1861 work Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. She was born in London and, after schooling in Islington, north London, and Heidelberg, Germany, she married Samuel Orchart Beeton, an ambitious publisher and magazine editor.
Isabella Mary Beeton, known as Mrs Beeton, was an English journalist, editor and writer. Her name is particularly associated with her first book, the 1861 work Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. She was born in London and, after schooling in Islington, north London, and Heidelberg, Germany, she married Samuel Orchart Beeton, an ambitious publisher and magazine editor.
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