Sewing & Mending

  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

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  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

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  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

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  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

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  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

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  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

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Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.

Decorative Embroidery

  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

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  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

    Read more

  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

    Read more

  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

    Read more

  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

    Read more

Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.

Fiber Arts

  • Slipping Stitches

    Learn slipping stitches from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for shaping and pattern work.

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  • Rose Stitch

    Learn rose stitch crochet from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this decorative technique that creates textured, raised effects resembling flower petals.

    Read more

  • Turkish Stitch with Beads

    Learn Turkish stitch with beads from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Advanced beaded knitting technique for luxury effects.

    Read more

  • Purling

    Learn purling from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for ribbing and pattern knitting.

    Read more

  • Bullion Stitch

    Learn the bullion stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates raised, cylindrical elements for dimensional texture.

    Read more

  • Double Stitch

    Learn the double stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Creates denser fabric with double working method.

    Read more

Own the Complete Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Needlework contains over 800 pages of stitches, patterns, and techniques.
Get your own hardcover reprint of this 1886 masterpiece.