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The Embroidery of Madeira

A detailed treatment of Madeira’s celebrated embroidery tradition — its history, fibres and techniques — with step-by-step stitch instructions, diagrams, photographs and projects.

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Authors
Carolyn Walker, Kathy Holman
Edition year
1987
Publisher
Union Square Art Books
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780941817004

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