02294cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500230016026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801650040052011870056553400690175265300150182185600700183685600430190699900190194969723UtSlPG20260610134619.0mcr n260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21009079  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTT1 aArthur, Anne Knox,d1866-194913aAn embroidery book 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-01-06  aAlan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"An Embroidery Book" by Anne Knox Arthur is a practical guide to the art and craft of embroidery, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced needleworkers, emphasizing the historical significance of embroidery and its application in designing everyday items. The focus is on practical skills and techniques, encouraging crafters to express their creativity through fabric and thread.  The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the world of embroidery, establishing its importance as a domestic art form that can enhance daily life. The author discusses the advantages of needlework, including its accessibility, affordable materials, and ability to add beauty to one's surroundings. The text highlights the historical evolution of embroidery in England and encourages women to rediscover this craft by exploring their creative potential, moving beyond traditional techniques to develop unique, personalized designs. The foreword suggests a revival of interest in handwork that expresses individuality and creativity, regardless of prior experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: A. & C. Black, Ltd., 1920  aEmbroidery4 uhttps://archive.org/details/embroideryboo00arth/page/n13/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69723  c110491d110491