Helen Stevens Embroidered Birds (Masterclass Embroidery Series)
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Published: April 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780715313114
Subjects: Embroidery; Needlework - Embroidery; Crafts & Hobbies; Crafts / Hobbies; Hobbies/Crafts
First sentence: Man has always envied the ability to be 'as free as a bird' and whilst our most ancient ancestors were quick to discover their value as a source of food (Plate 6 and Fig 3), it cannot have been long before the decorative and entertainment qualities of birds were also appreciated.