Beeton’s Book of Needlework
Monday, January 26th, 2009
Beeton’s Book of Needlework, by Mrs. Isabella Mary Beeton (1836 - 1865), is a classic reference book for all crafters, beginners and experienced alike. It contains descriptions and instructions illustrated by 600 engravings of tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns, point lace patterns, Guipure d’Art, Berlin work, monograms, initials and names, pillow work, and lace stitches. Beeton’s Book of Needlework is presented here in it’s entirety for your gentle use.
Chapter links are on the left-hand navigation bar and each chapter has it’s own table of contents.
excerpted, with permission, from
