Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery written by Mildred Graves Ryan and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1981 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the classic reference for all needleworkers, the one handy volume that covers all major types of stitchery and their techniques, tools, and materials. Over 1400 detailed illustrations showcase every basic stitch or knot and its variations, and the more than 1000 entries include bargello, crewel, crocheting, embroidering, knitting, macrame, needlepoint, rugmaking, sewing, and tatting. Book jacket.