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Jan 2023
53m 10s

Art in Needlework: Embroidery, by Lewis ...

SHARON HANDY
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Let’s stitch our way to sleep with this handbook to the intricacies of embroidery. We’ll work our way through some basic stitches, learn a bit of history, and admire the art of craft.

 

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