Schwalm embroidery

12 pages in color & 50 b/w illustrations! Discover the classic beauty of Schwalm embroidery, a late 18th- to 19th-century form of whitework embroidery that incorporates surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace, and needleweaving. Featuring such traditional design elements as hearts, tulips, pinecones, flowers, fruit, leaves, and doves, the projects in this unique fully illustrated collection are rich in old-world charm. By making table linens, a pincushion with matching needlecase, a sampler, and more, needleworkers will be able to explore the many facets of this intriguing form of embroidery. A convenient stitch glossary and designs suitable for beginners, as well as those for people with some experience in Schwalm, make this a wonderful resource for anyone interested in taking their handiwork into a new realm. Trim 8 1/2 x 11.