Dainty Work for Busy Fingers - A Book of Needlework Knitting and Crochet for Girls

This early works is a fascinating guide with much of the information still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The ancient art of needlework II. The origin of implements and materials III. Cross-Stitch IV. Holbein Work V. Bead Work - Ancient and Modern VI. Embroidery Stitches VII. How to Transfer Designs VIII. Smocking - An Ancient Craft IX. Applique Work X. Broderie Anglaise XI. Drawn-Thread Work XII. Pretty Presents Simply Made XIII. Crochet Work XIV. The Art of Knitting XV. Doll-Dressing. Many of the earliest books particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable high quality modern editions using the original text and artwork.