The Embroidery of Madeira

Dust jacket notes: "The Embroidery of Madeira features: step-by-step instructions - fully illustrated with diagrams and photographs - for the stitches and applied techniques; an in-depth examination of the fibers, fabrics and tools used in creating Madeira embroidery; a fascinating history of the development and characteristics of Madeira embroidery; a look at current manufacturing processes and techniques employed in the vital Madeira embroidery industry; five simple yet elegant projects - complete with patterns and fabric requirements - enabling you to create cocktail napkins, table mats, fingertip towels, ascots and place mats."