Book Description
Beeton's Book of Needlework, by Mrs. Isabella Mary Beeton (1836 - 1865), published in 1870, is a classic reference book for all crafters, beginners and experienced alike. It contains descriptions and instructions illustrated by 600 engravings of tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns, point lace patterns, Guipure d'Art, Berlin work, monograms, initials and names, pillow work, and lace stitches.This book of patterns was aimed to satisfy the interest in reproduction of antique laces using different techniques such as tatting, embroidery, crochet, knitting, netting, berlin wool work, point lace, and Guipure D'art.