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This page is written for those
who are looking for creating or completing a library concerning embroidery
or linen. This is our selection of books available in our own library.
As we are frequently asked about what and where, we also give below supplier links for additionnal informations, availability and prices. |
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Fine Linen |
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| The Book of Fine Linen For those who love fine linen and are interested in French fine linen history there is ONE book that they must have ! The author Francoise de Bonneville takes up in depth many aspects of the subject and provides such wonderful and interesting pictures ! A fascinating book for white linen passionates at a very affordable price for the english printing. My favorite book about linen. Original title in French : " Le Livre du Blanc" |
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Boutis
Techniques
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| The Embroidery of Boutis Written by Francine Nicolle, this book is only one of her many publishings on the subject. Such wonderful fulfilments and interesting history of the Boutis techniques allied to explanations of how to do it ! A journey in the Provence's crafts as well. One will never ever mixes up quilt and boutis as there are so many marketing abuses on the subject ! . Original title in French : "Boutis des villes, boutis des champs" |
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techniques of needlework |
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| The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework The first printing of this book must be around 1884 and is still published by its famous French brandname : DMC. Therese de Dillmont helps us to understand how the various stitches are formed. It is a best seller since 1900's specially as it has been translated in around ten languages. Different topics are covered : embroidery on white, linen embroidery, gold embroidery, appliqué work, knitting, crochet, tatting, macramé, netting, openwork on linen, embroidered laces, needle-made laces, pillow laces, needlework trimmings, tapestry, embroidery upon silk and velvet, mending, plain sewing. A mine of informations at a very interesting price because of its millions and millions of copies ! I just regret the design of the latest printings and prefer the original one. Another bedside's book for novices and specialists as well. Original title in French : "L'encyclopédie des ouvrages de dames " |
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Lace
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| An Illustrated Guide to Lace by Emily Reigate A well documented book about lace : many pictures (B&W) which will help you define the type of lace you wish to identify |
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