Hands, Hinda M. creator Deane, Anthony C. (Anthony Charles) 1870-1946 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Church Needlework: A Manual of Practical Instruction" by Hinda M. Hands is a practical manual written in the early 20th century. The book provides detailed instructions and guidance for individuals interested in church embroidery, focusing on the techniques, materials, and designs needed for creating beautiful liturgical textiles. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose of the manual, which aims to aid those who wish to engage in the art of embroidery for the Church, despite lacking formal training. It emphasizes the importance of practical experimentation and offers insight into the historical significance of church needlework, positioning it as a labor of love dedicated to enhancing ecclesiastical beauty. The introduction highlights the burgeoning groups of embroiderers eager to learn and contribute to their local churches, setting the stage for the practical instruction that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-07-30 Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Embroidery Needlework Church vestments Ecclesiastical embroidery NK Original publication data not identified 09018981 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57608 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57608 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134328.0 57608