02171cam a22003253u 4500 44766 UtSlPG 20260610134028.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TT Archer, Effie Archer Needlecraft Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The library of work and play Release date is 2014-01-26 Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Library of Work and Play: Needlecraft" by Effie Archer Archer is a practical guide to needlework written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an instructional manual aimed at guiding readers, particularly children and beginners, through various sewing techniques and projects. The book covers an extensive range of topics, from basic sewing skills to more complex needlecraft applications, offering readers the tools they need to engage in creative sewing endeavors. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the joy of making items for loved ones and the satisfaction of learning self-sufficiency through sewing. The opening chapters focus on essential tools to have in a workbox and introduce foundational sewing techniques, such as sewing on buttons, basting, and darning. The author encourages the reader to practice these skills with practical examples, including mending a garment or sewing a doll's clothing, making the content accessible and engaging for young learners eager to develop their crafting skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Needlework The library of work and play https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44766 85605 85605