The Joy of Needlecraft (Bay Books treasury of craft) - Softcover

This is a collection of projects, including embroidery and cross stitch. There are step-by-step guides for drawn threadwork, quilting and tapestry, with projects to make using Hungarian applique and shadow applique work to make elegant cushions and cloths. Crochet trims and edges for cloths and garments provide ideas to transform the plainest design into something special. Instructions are accompanied by detailed diagrams and beautiful photographs. The projects have been translated from the Dutch magazine, "Ariadne", and adapted for use in Australia with the assistance of Neree Hartog of DMC.