This is a vintage handbook on double-running or back-stitch, with
diagrams and scale drawings taken from seventeenth-century samples and
other sources. It was originally intended as a practical aid for
embroiderers, especially those interested in English embroidery.
"English Embroidery - II - Cross-Stitch" is highly recommended for
modern readers with an interest in embroidery, and it would make for a
useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include:
"Sampler from Egypt, belonging to Prof. P. Newberry", "Top portion of
English Sampler. Dated 1661. 368-1907, V. & A. M.", "Lower portion of
Plate II", "English Cross-Stitch and Double-Running Sampler, from the
Collection of Lady Egerton", "Diagrams from a Sampler belonging to Mrs.
Clement Williams", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are
increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now
in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with the original text
and artwork.