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100	1		_aDillmont, Thérèse de, _d1846-1890
245	1	0	_aEncyclopedia of Needlework
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-03-08
508			_aProduced by Susan Skinner, Julie Barkley, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and Richard Tonsing.
520			_a"Encyclopedia of Needlework" by Thérèse de Dillmont is a comprehensive guide on needlework written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an extensive reference manual for all aspects of needlecraft, including both plain and fancy techniques. It aims to educate readers, particularly women, on various types of sewing and embroidery practices, illustrated with detailed descriptions and patterns. The opening of the encyclopedia sets the stage for the author's well-founded intent to address the lack of a complete resource on needlework. Dillmont explains her motivation to compile this reference from years of study and offers clear, practical advice for anyone engaged in sewing. She highlights the importance of mastering foundational skills, such as proper body and hand positioning while sewing, as well as the choice of materials and tools like needles and threads. The opening segment introduces readers to plain sewing techniques, emphasizing simplicity and accessibility, making it clear that this book will provide both novices and seasoned crafters with valuable knowledge and direction in the art of needlework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNeedlework
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20776
999			_c62011 _d62011