The Bottom Line
Serena has compiled a unique history of Berlin needlepoint and have provided dozens of historical patterns from the nineteenth century, all in full color.
Pros
- Gorgeous full-color photos of historic needlepoint
- Full-color needlepoint charts or black & white symbol charts
- Charts are also suitable for cross stitch
- Historical data in 19th century needlepoint
Cons
- You may drool while thumbing through the pages of this gorgeous book
Description
- Hardcover, 224 pages
- Full color, English language (translated from the original Italian)
- Published by Lacis, October 1996, ISBN:0916896668
Guide Review - Berlin Work: Samplers & Embroidery of the Nineteenth Century
This is one of my absolute favorite needlepoint books, and I refer to it every time I need inspiration. The author, Raffaella Serena has done an excellent job in compiling materials for this book. The publisher, Lacis, is the Berkeley, California-based needlework shop owned by Jules & Perrin Kliot, which also contains a museum of lace and textiles.