DOCSLIB.ORG

What's So Special About SILK Thread?

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
What's So Special About SILK Thread? column Cinde rell a’s What’s So Special About SILK Thread? Text and photos by Cindy Scraba ho could believe luxurious silk fila - touching the velvety smooth texture of silk Wment is spun from a modest cocoon? threads; however, here are some suggested After centuries of sericulture, the fascina - USES. Notice the operative word is tion of this miracle continues to capture “Use”—please don’t save good threads you our curiosity while the popularity for silk may already have for someday or for some - continues to grow. Quilters and stitchers, one else. I give you permission to indulge who appreciate and understand the special yourself today. qualities of silk, welcome this “queen of • #100, 2-ply tight Z twist for hand or fibres” into their sewing rooms. machine sewing—exquisite for fine appliqué where stitches are concealed, per - fect for curves, points, fine micro quilting and blends smoothly with a natural sheen as do the following silk threads… • #50, 3-ply tight Z Twist means your machines will love it when threaded up. Great for general construction, piecing, decorative work, embroidery, quilting. • #30, 3-ply tight Z twist—perfect for top - stitching, embellishment, couching. In the silk production process, cocoons The fibres are more limber when they’re • #16, 3-ply medium Z twist—common are immersed in hot water to loosen the elu - reeled and twisted into skeins of raw silk. At name is Button Hole Twist—for dimen - sive filament, (a laborious process) which this particular stage it feels somewhat like sional handwork: Brazilian Embroidery, could be a mile in length! This miracle pays “brittle hair” and, sorry to say, at all stages edge stitch, beadwork knots, stumpwork, tribute to selective breeding of silkworms has an unpleasant scent. and awesome bobbin use. along with careful cocoon harvesting and Often the innermost portion of the • Variegated Silk Floss 3-ply moderate generations of TLC. cocoon contains the “Grade A” filament twist/spun silk yarn, tone-on-tone colour and is derived from only 23 to 28% of the gradations with 5-inch intervals—for raw cocoon. Several of these continuous exciting hand stitching projects or bob - fibres are twisted together to form premium bin applications. filament silk Threads like the Superior • Variegated #50 Tiara 3-ply tight Z twist Kimono™ Silk thread and Tiré™ Silk —intense, yet subtle colour variations for Thread lines*. The remainder of the cocoon quilting, thread play, embroidery. A varie - is used in the production of lower grade gated, filament silk thread is very special “spun silk” threads and applied to various and rare indeed. How much is it? Don’t silk products. Silk is renowned for its ask—it’s worth every dollar. strength, elasticity and natural lumines - cence—exclusive benefits of filament silk For your reference, I carry the full com - thread—definitely worth its weight! It is pliment of these silk threads on my web - the strongest natural fibre for its weight site. Also, visitors are welcome (by appoint - The filaments are carded or reeled to with a greater tensile strength than steel. ment) to visit my Thread Candy Shoppe on form yarn, which starts out coarse and stiff Who knew? Vancouver Island for the full silky experi - due to the residual sericin—a gummy sub - Filament silk thread is best known for ence. My Thread Talks and workshops also stance excreted by the silk worm during its its quality and versatility. Unfortunately, provide a unique opportunity for hands-on spinning process. reading this article isn’t as effective as comparison and discussion. 42 CA/ACC ummer 2012 SILK Thread Comparison & Description (from L to R) Notice the higher the number the thinner the thread gauge #100 Superior Kimono™ Silk #50 Tire™ Silk #30 Tire™ Silk #16 Tire™ Silk 3-ply Variegated Silk Floss #50 Variegated Tiara™ Silk Amusing Silk Notes: There will always be more to learn about Happy Stitching Always—Especially with • The earliest dental floss was silk filament. silk. If you have the opportunity to take in SILK! • Bicycle Tires*, bulletproof vests and para - classes at the Houston Fall Festival, Maggie —Cinderella (Cindy Scraba) chutes were once made from silk. Backman, a passionate silk educator, offers a • Medical sutures were stitched with silk in variety of hands-on and theory classes Sources: the early 1800’s. through her consortium of silk experts. Their www.silkcentralonline.com • Silk is a protein containing amino acids, specialties are detailed on their respective www.shiborigirlstudios.com which provide health benefits. websites listed below. I was fortunate to www.celebratesilk.com • Silk is an ingredient in some cosmetics, study with six fabulous instructors on my www.katrinawalker.com foods, candies, pharmaceuticals, etc. excursion to the High Desert Silk Experience www.norikoendo.com • The silkworm has 2 dark egg sacs on its held at the Superior Threads expansive facil - www.junecolburn.com head; the eyes are actually near their ity in Utah. Some of those workshop articles www.homestitches.com mouth. are archived on my website under www.superiorthreads.com • Occasionally, 2 silkworms jointly spin a “Cinderella’s Blog” for Feb. 2012. If you’re www.cindysthreadworks.com twin cocoon as the fibres become inter - ready for the ultimate adventure, Maggie twined. These natural “bumps” formed Backman is coordinating another Silk Study or slubs appear in the weave of Dupioni Tour to Japan in 2013. Silks—thus the origin of its name, plus Silk has earned the official status of: “The “doppio” is Italian for double as in Queen of Fibres” for many reasons. Man espresso, mmmm. made synthetic products strive to clone SILK’s attributes, which evidently only the modest silkworm can possess. Cindy Scraba wwCw.CindiysnThrdeade wrorkes.lcoml /aBlog ummer 2012 CA/ACC 43.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • September 2Nd Fondafair.Com
    22019019 Pride of American Agriculture August 28th – September 2nd FondaFair.com • Oil Changes • On The Farm Service • Car & Truck Accessories • Construction Site Tire Services • Custom Wheels • Goodyear National • Tire Repair Accounts • New & Used Tires • Multi-Line Dealer • Truck Tire Services 518-673-5399 THETIRESHOP.BIZ OPEN MON.-SAT. 8am-6pm 155 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY Montgomery County Agricultural Society Montgomery County Agricultural Society, Inc. Scholarship Program The Montgomery County Agricultural Society offers an annual scholarship program which is available to high school students who are residents of Montgomery or Fulton County and who plan to attend college in pursuit of a degree. Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those high school students who have been active exhibitors in the Montgomery County Agricultural Society (aka Fonda Fair) and who intend to pursue a degree. Awards: Up to two (2) $250.00 scholarships will be awarded for 2020. Eligibility: Applicants must be in his/her senior year of high school in Montgomery or Fulton County, New York and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited institution of higher learning. Deadline: Students must submit his/her complete application by April 1, 2020. Applications are available at www.fondafair.com. Page 1 Montgomery County Agricultural Society----Premium Listing IMPORTANT - Please Read The Fair Premium Book and other relevant documents are now available on-line. You can fine the entire premium book by going to: www.fondafair.com Entries are to be made with the Secretary’s office Second Saturday, and the following Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of August Saturday, August 10, 2019 9 A.M.
    [Show full text]
  • The Wonderful World of Brazilian Embroidery
    The Wonderful World of Brazilian Embroidery And Why You May Want to Know More The number one thing you should know is that if you know how to do surface embroidery, you already know how to do Brazilian Embroidery! Stitched by a Novice Brazilian Embroider Copyright BDEIG 2015 Brazilian Embroidery started in Brazil (but I bet you knew that) in the 1960’s Copyright BDEIG 2015 By the early 1990’s, B.E. was being done on all continents except Antartica. B.E. is recognized internationally as a unique type of embroidery. Copyright BDEIG 2015 It is the threads that make Brazilian Embroidery unique. B.E. threads are z-twist Rayon threads. These threads have a vibrancy and luster not found in other types of embroidery threads. Z-Twist S-Twist Copyright BDEIG 2015 These beautiful threads are not stranded, but come in different weights and textures. They are usually ‘straightened’ before being used. The Z-Twist only matters on three stitches – the Stem Stitch, the Outline Stitch, and the Bullion Stitch Copyright BDEIG 2015 Because it is washable, B.E. is great on clothing. Copyright BDEIG 2015 Individual designs can become quilt blocks. Copyright BDEIG 2015 B. E. is a great embellishment for Crazy Quilts . Copyright BDEIG 2015 . .or B.E. can be the primary theme of a Crazy Quilt Copyright BDEIG 2015 B.E. pieces can be Elegant . Copyright BDEIG 2015 . or B.E. Copyrightcan BDEIG be 2015 Whimsical Often the design subject is floral in nature . Copyright BDEIG 2015 . However food is also a favorite subject . Copyright BDEIG 2015 .
    [Show full text]
  • By Author As of 102711
    THSG Library By Author As of 102711 100 3M 2004 Respirator Selection Guide 3M 532 A131n New Zealand Guide to Handmade Felt Abbott, Tim 364 A152m Multiple Harness Patterns From the Early 1700's (The Snavely Patterns) Able, Isable I. 095.4 A228w Weaving Traditions of Highland Bolivia Adelson, Lauri, and Takami 311 A242a American Loom: Plans for Making a 19th Century Loom Adrosko, Rita J. 120 A242n Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing Adrosko, Rita J. 361 A242w Weavers Draft Book and Clothiers Assistant, The Adrosko, Rita J. 367.2 WSN James Koehler Workshop: Hatching and Color Gradation Techniques for Tapestry Aiken, Roxanne 400 A294f Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art, The Aimone, Katherine Duncan 304 A325o Ojo de Dios - Eye of God Albaum, Charlet 331 A329o On Weaving Albers, Anni 022 A333u An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries Albert, Susan Wittig 022 A333i Indigo Dyeing Albert, Susan Wittig 351 A361m Mastering Weave Structures Alderman, Sharon 374 A361h Handweaver's Notebook, A Alderman, Sharon, and Wertenberger 376 A361h Handwoven, Tailormade Alderman, Sharon, and Wertenberger 401 C319g Good Houskeeping Needlecraft Encyclopedia, The Alice Carroll 333 A425w Weavers Way: Navajo Profiles, The Allen, Dodie 335 A426w Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs Allen, Heather 400 ALF Late Victorian Needlework for Victorian Houses American Life Foundation 010 Ref Glossary of Wool Fabric Terms American Wool Council 300 AWC Weaving: A Timeless Craft American Wool Council 200 A525a Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning, The Amos, Alden 002 A545n Needlecrafters' Travel Companion 4th Edition 2007-2009 Anderson, Audrey , and Swales 020 A545c Creative Spinning Weaving and Dyeing Anderson, Beryl 432 A545c Crewel Embroidery Anderson, F.
    [Show full text]
  • Everyone's Irish • Garage Sale Date TBD Pinochle, Knitting Etc
    On The Move A Monthly Publication of the Southside Community Center Vol. XXXIX No. 3 Getting Better Every Day March 2018 PLAN AHEAD FOR 2018 Activity Fees for March Tuesday Luncheon Tuesday March 20 Noon-1:30 pm • March 17 St. Patrick’s Non-members $11 Member / $13 non-members Day Parade Downtown Since February, based on a vote at the Annual Meeting, non-members began • March 20 - St. Paddy’s paying $2 per hour for activities they Day Luncheon take part in, such as Wii Bowling, mahjong, bridge, poker, Mexican train, Everyone's Irish • Garage Sale Date TBD pinochle, knitting etc. Regardless of race, - It’s not too early to Membership is a Bargain! creed or color, start thinking of the If you are a everyone has just that “stuff” you’d like to nonmember and wee bit of Irish that donate. You can even regularly comes out in full bring it now. participate, you spirit around St. Patrick’s Day. will save money by • April 17 - Volunteer becoming a Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool Appreciation Lunch member. For example, if you’re Irish person or just Irish-for-the-day, this • June 23 - 3rd Annual a mahjong enthusiast and play a luncheon is one you won't want to miss. Fido Fete/Dog Festival minimum of three hours every week, the A delicious Irish-themed meal, prepared by Volunteer to be on the activity fee alone adds up to over $150 a Greg Miley and crew, will be served featuring: corned beef, boiled potatoes, onion, and carrots , committee.
    [Show full text]
  • GCC Thread Colors.Xlsx
    Course DMC # Course DMC # Course DMC # 17th C English Style Sampler 3350 Finishing With Flair 3827 Poppies 606 A Memory Book 3829 Flaming Jewels 3814 Reticello Needle Book 350 Ancestree 3822 Floral Splendor 3806 Richelieu Cutwork 3773 Angelina: Italian Drawn Thread 3771 Floral Whimsy Necklace 3859 Rose Splendor 3831 Assisi 3834 Florentine and Tulips 892 Roses 310 A Taste of Cherries 816 Florentine Christmas Ornaments 3801 Sampling Needlepoint 3842 Albino Rhino 3712 Florentine Easter Basket 3706 Sashiko Plum Blossom 3860 Albuquerque Sky 3760 Florentine Opal 3348 Scent of the South 3815 Avondale 761 Frenzy of Fringes 919 Schwalm Serenade 3726 Bargello and Design 718 Fun with Beads & Peyote Stitch 3807 Shading Stitches 3046 Bargello Challenge 931 Gracie 946 Shadow Work Embroidery 3347 Beaded Nutcrackers 3364 Grrcia 3856 Shear Delight 3761 Beading on Canvas 3705 Hearts and Flowers 3779 Shimmering Dreams 121 Beads and Comanche Stitch 3808 Honey Bunnies 3712 Silk and Metal Box Top 3777 Beginner's Hardanger 3811 How Does Your Garden Grow? 553 Silk and Metal Embroidery 3746 Beginning Battenberg Lace 3716 How-tos of Swedish Naversom 3864 Silk & Metal Threads on Canvas 1 3072 Beginning Drawn Thread Sampler 3851 Hummingbird & Honeysuckle 3816 Silk & Metal Threads on Canvas 2 3078 Beginning Temari 3607 I Do, I Do Ecru Silk Embroidery 1 3345 Beginning Teneriffe Lace 562 Ikebana 3819 Silk Ribbon Pond 3817 Beginning Ukrainian Embroidery 3354 Inspired by a Quilt 3023 Silver Splendor 3772 Blackwork in Red & Green 498 Isabella 745 Snowflake Ball 797 Blackwork
    [Show full text]
  • The South Australian Country Women' S
    THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY WOMEN’ S ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED RECOGNISED CRAFTS TAUGHT AT STATE SCHOOLS If not on this list, crafts must be entered as a NON RECOGNISED CRAFT 1949 Gloves, Slippers,Needle weaving, Macrame,Baskets,Weekend Bags 1950 Patchwork, Leatherwork, Rush mats, Broomstick Weaving, Cane Baskets,Felt Pictures, Double Stitchery 1951 Holbein, Italian Quilting, Embossed Leather 1952 Leather Embossing, Lampshades, Applique', Assisi 1953 Lavender Baskets, Leather Embossing, Italian Quilting 1954 Applique', Needle weaving, Broomstick 1955 Assisi, Holbein, Rugs from old material SCHOOLS STARTED AT HEAD QUARTERS 1956 Advanced Pottery, Florentine, Huckaback Darning 1957 Jacobean, Oriental Weaving (cane & plastic) Workbasket & lid, Huckaback Darning Cross Stitch 1958 Florentine, Pottery 1959 State Craft Exhibition 1960 Black Tudor Work, Macrame' Stool Seatings 1961 Drawn Fabric, Plastic Baskets (6 sided) on wooden frames 1962 Casual Bags, Dorset Stitch, Patterning 1963 Vanity Cases, Smocked Cushions 1964 Canvas Embroidery, Pottery, Revised Macrame' 1965 Cane Blackberry Baskets, Rush Seating and Huckabuck Mats 1966 Rush Flower Baskets, Hardanger, Waffle Weave 1967 Shadow Quilting, Twine Whisks, Raffia Covered Boxes (Tenerife) 1968 Tapestry Stitch, Crochet (Tricot), Drawn Fabric Edges 1969 Moccasins, Advanced Drawn Fabric 1970 Coiled Raffia, Needle Weaving 1971 Felt Toys, Holbein or Double Running, Assisi, Cross Stitch 1972 Hard Book Covers (soft spine) Sicilian Cut and Drawn 1973 Macrame, Log Cabin & Cathedral Patchwork, Hard Book
    [Show full text]
  • 2019-09 CGNA Author List Author Title Genre Adi-Rubin, Margalit Israeli
    2019-09 CGNA author list Author Title Genre Adi-Rubin, Margalit Israeli Yemenite Embroidery embroidery Allan, Christine Christine's Fast and Fun Swedish Weaving (Christmas) weaving-Swedish Allan, Christine Christine's Fast and Fun Swedish Weaving (Spring) weaving-Swedish Altherr, Ilse Hems, Edges and Fancy Borders resource Ambuter, Carolyn The Open Canvas canvas Amor, Shelagh Crewel Embroidery, A Practical Guide crewel Anchor Anchor Book of Crewelwork reference Anchor Canvaswork Embroidery Stitches canvas Anchor Canvaswork Embroidery Stitches canvas Anchor Counted thread embroidery stitches reference Anchor Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches crewel Anchor Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches crewel Anchor Free-Style Embroidery Stitches embroidery Anchor Ribbon Embroidery embroidery-ribbon Anchor Sampler & antique needlework, vol II samplers Anchor The New Anchor book of canvas work, stitches and patterns canvas Anchor The New Anchor Book Of Counted Thread Embroidery compendium-embroidery Anchor The New Anchor book of counted thread embroidery stitches compendium-embroidery Anchor The New Anchor book of Hardanger Hardanger Anchor The New Anchor book of Hardanger Hardanger Anon Elizabethan Embroidery resource Armstrong, Carol Wildflowers applique quilting Baatz, Barbara Encyclopedia of Embroidered Flowers embroidery Baatz, Barbara Ribbon embroidery alphabets embroidery-ribbon Bage, Patricia Beginner's guide to drawn thread embroidery embroidery-drawn thread Bahouth, Candace Flowers, Birds, and Unicorns needlepoint Baker, Muriel The Scribner Book
    [Show full text]
  • Basic Stitches and Information for Brazilian Embroidery
    Basic Stitches and Information for Brazilian Embroidery What is Brazilian Embroidery? Why is this dimensional needlework known as Brazil- ian embroidery? Because the rayon threads used were originally manufactured in Brazil and the dimen- sional techniques using them, although used for cen- turies in Europe, came to us along with the thread from Brazil. These rayon threads are manufactured in shaded and variegated colors as well as solids. Now the threads are manufactured here in the United States by EdMar Co. Threads for Brazilian Embroidery The seven different weights currently manufactured by EdMar Co. are listed below: NOVA - heavy, medium twist, 6 ply The 1 meter strand length is excellent for most Brazil- LOLA - medium weight and twist, 3 ply ian embroidery. IRIS - medium-light weight and twist, 2 ply Even if you have learned in other embroidery never to use knots, with Brazilian embroidery and rayon thread, GLORY - fine weight, medium twist, 2 ply knots are absolutely necessary. In addition to tying a BOUCLE - heavy, knotted texture knot, it is helpful to fray out the end of the thread be- CIRE - medium weight, slight twist, 3 ply yond the knot about ¼-½” to keep it from untying itself in use or washing. FROST - medium weight, heavy twist, 3 ply Needles The thread has a Z twist, meaning the plys are twisted together in the opposite direction of perle cotton, Crewel/embroidery needles in sizes appropriate for the which is an S twist thread. For this reason, some thread weight will work for most stitches. Millinery/ stitches are done “backward” so the plies will not be- Straw needles in sizes 1-5 are needed for bullion and come untwisted while working.
    [Show full text]
  • Descriptive Catalog.Indd
    DESCRIPTIVE CATALOG OF LACE MAKING, EMBROIDERY AND COSTUME distributed by LACIS 3163 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703 tel: (510) 843-7178 fax: (510) 843-5018 web: lacis.com e-mail: [email protected] his catalog represents only a selection of the wide range of tools and materials offered by Lacis. Revisions are Tconstant with items added daily. For the most current information please visit our web site where you will find fill color pictures of most items as well as a listing and cover pictures of the thousands of books available. Refer to the associated catalogs or the web site for price information. February 13,2004 the tape. Suggested for heirloom work. HONITON TAPES: BATTENBERG & NEEDLELACE Delicate lozenge shape motifs used for specific leaf The specific techniques for forming an open lace and cross patterns in many traditional Battenberg fabric using only a needle and thread. designs. All stitches are typically formed by variations of ROMANIAN BRAID. the simple buttonhole stitch. The basic technique Traditional hand made crocheted cotton braid for is not difficult and similar to many of of the embroi- Romanian Point Lace, approx 1/8” wide from #20 dery techniques. It can be learned and enjoyed by anyone interested in the needle arts to produce the cotton. Can be pulled from both ends, sold by the most elaborate of laces. yard. (OC11) When needle stitches are used in conjunction with a LACE TAPE, 10MM WITH GIMP AND PICOT. pre-manufactured tape which outlines the design, A wide open tape with heavy gimp thread running the technique is commonly referred to as Batten- through and picot edge on one side.
    [Show full text]
  • What Is Brazilian Embroidery? So Many Ask What Is the Difference Between Brazilian Embroidery and Surface Embroidery
    Information presented by “Sunshine” of JDR Brazilian Elegance What is Brazilian Embroidery? So many ask what is the difference between Brazilian Embroidery and surface embroidery. The following is the definition according to the BDEIG. – Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild. Brazilian Embroidery is hand stitchery done predominantly with dimensional stitches using the Z-twisted rayon threads; with the original Fine Growth/Field Flowers encouraged. Brazilian Embroidery is a wonderful 3 dimensional stitchery technique that can be used alone to create wonderful pictures, pillows, linens, wearable art, personal accessories and what ever else your needle can stitch through. Other stitching projects can be "spruced up" with the addition of some 3 dimensional flowers. Quilts can be embellished with the wonderful Brazilian stitches. Absolutely beautiful floral sprays can be added to clothing and you won't have to worry about the fibers withstanding the frequent washing. "Brazilian threads" are 100% rayon Z-twist threads that withstand even boiling water. Brazilian Embroidery, raised embroidery can be incorporated into your Cross Stitch, Hardanger, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Quilting, Craft Projects and other Embroidery, Clothing Embellishments and Other Stitching techniques. Embroidery, in its most basic terms, has been with us since the beginning of civilization. Over the centuries, basic stitches have evolved into the more complex and elaborate needleworks we know today. Embroidery of any kind uses stitches known and used for hundreds of years in countless ways and for many different purposes. Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery is no exception. The difference is that it doesn't limit itself to specific stitches: it uses stitches from all types of needlework.
    [Show full text]
  • EMBROIDERY & CREWEL See Department Rules for Framing
    DIVISION 8 – EMBROIDERY & CREWEL DIVISION 23 SENIORS – EMBROIDERY & CREWEL See Department Rules for framing specifications. See Department Rules for framing specifications. Hand Embroidery Hand Embroidery 219. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 671. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 220. Any item worked on preprinted fabric 672. Any item worked on preprinted fabric 221. Bunka – any item 673. Bunka – any item 222. Candlewicking – any item 674. Candlewicking – any item 223. Huck weaving – any item 675. Huck weaving – any item 224. Brazilian embroidery – any item 676. Brazilian embroidery – any item 225. Silk ribbon embroidery – any item 677. Silk ribbon embroidery – any item 226. Your original design 678. Your original design 227. Crewel Embroidery 679. Crewel Embroidery 228. Other 680. Other Machine Embroidery Machine Embroidery 681. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 229. Any item by a beginner (one year or less experience) 682. Quilt 230. Quilt 683. Christmas 231. Christmas 684. Animals SENIORS: Exhibitors 65 years 232. Animals 685. Flowers and older may enter senior 233. Flowers 686. Children division classes. To be eligible 234. Children 687. Original Design for the Eldest Senior Award, 235. Original Design 688. Other place your birth date on entry 236. Other form for consideration. DIVISION 24 DIVISION 9 – COUNTED THREAD SENIORS – COUNTED THREAD See Department Rules for framing specifications. See department rules for framing specifications. 689. Picture, (e.g. cross stitch) up to 24” (length plus width) 237. Picture, (e.g. cross stitch) up to 24” (length plus width) 690. Picture, (e.g.
    [Show full text]
  • Needlework Through History: an Encyclopedia
    Needlework through History: An Encyclopedia Catherine Amoroso Leslie Greenwood Press Handicrafts through World History NEEDLEWORK THROUGH HISTORY An Encyclopedia Catherine Amoroso Leslie GREENWOOD PRESS Westport, Connecticut • London Th is book is dedicated to my grandmother, Kay Murphy and my mother, Colleen Murphy Hilliard, who taught me to value the legacy of needlework. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Leslie, Catherine Amoroso. Needlework through history : an encyclopedia / Catherine Amoroso Leslie. p. cm.—(Handicrafts through world history, ISSN 1552–8952) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978–0–313–33548–8 (alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0–313–33548–6 (alk. paper) 1. Needlework—Encyclopedias. 2. Needlework—History. I. Title. TT750L48 2007 746.403—dc22 2006100691 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2007 by Catherine Amoroso Leslie All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2006100691 ISBN-13: 978–0–313–33548–8 ISBN-10: 0–313–33548–6 ISSN: 1552–8952 First published in 2007 Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.greenwood.com Printed in the United States of America Th e paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Contents List of Entries vii
    [Show full text]