DID YOU KNOW you can have a book featuring nostalgic needlework patterns? Yes, It’s true! This book, American Needlework, 1776-1976, by Leslie Tillett, provides needlepoint & crewel patterns adapted from historic American images. The 144-page book consists of a Foreword by Rose Kennedy, a Preface, A Designer’s Approach to Color, a Color Chart, Alternative Color Schemes, tips for transferring patterns, blocking, & accomplishing basic stitches, & the best part - 28 Patterns! For example, the photos on this site show the flow of information for all 28 patterns: First, you get a color image of the pattern (In this case, the Alphabet Sampler). Second, you get a historical description of the image. Third, you get an instructions page including a color key, finished size, materials needed, & directions. Fourth, comes a grid image of the pattern. Examples of patterns are General Washington & His Ledy, Martha Washington’s Ballgown, Benjamin Franklin Bouquet, Crazy Horse & General Custer, Mules in the Pasture, Eagles all Over, The Spirit of ‘76, Shaker Tree of Life, & more! I love this book; they don’t come any better. Condition: VeryGood. Preowned Embroidery Needlework Folk Art Americana Needlework Patterns, Bicentennial Needlework, Historical People
