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Mountmellick embroidery books

For your convenience, we have reviewed all the books about Mountmellick embroidery that are known to us.

2nd fully revised and expanded edition 1st edition	Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature By Yvette Stanton and Prue Scott 2nd, fully revised and expanded edition Publisher: Vetty Creations, 2007 ISBN: 978-0-9757677-2-6 "Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature" contains over 50 step-by-step stitch and knitting instructions for traditional Mountmellick stitches, and the characteristic knitted fringe. There are 17 traditional-style projects, graded beginner, intermediate and advanced. Includes essays on the history of Mountmellick embroidery, the authentic materials to use, and the characteristics of Mountmellick embroidery. The second edition is fully revised and expanded, and is now in full colour. Updated stitch instructions, an additional authentic knitted fringe, full step-by-step knitted fringe instructions, new projects. Many many more photos, including close-ups of each finished stitch and of each project motif. Purchase your copy of Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature now.
	Mountmellick Work: Irish White Embroidery By Jane Houston-Almqvist Publisher: Colin Smythe, 1996 ISBN: 0851055125 This book was written by an historian, and has a wonderful history of Mountmellick embroidery. The author collected together designs found on old Mountmellick pieces from across Ireland. The designs are presented as line drawings for the embroiderer to interpret into stitch. Some photos of historical works are included.
	Mountmellick Embroidery Edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot Publisher: Lacis Publications, 1998 ISBN: 0-916896-94-3 This book is a re-publication of Weldon's Practical Mountmellick booklets (c. 1890) and the Priscilla instructions (1904). These were written for a Victorian audience, and it was at about this stage that Mountmellick patterns became less natural in their drafting and more stylised.
	Traditional Irish Embroidery: Mountmellick Work By Sandra Counahan Publisher: Mercier Press, 2005 ISBN: 1856354857 Very thoroughly researched book on Mountmellick embroidery. The stitch instructions are not as clear as perhaps they could be.
	Beginner's Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery By Pat Trott Publisher: Search Press, 2002 ISBN: 085532919X A basic introduction to Mountmellick embroidery, showing 13 stitches and more contemporary style designs.
	Mountmellick: From my Muse By Janet M. Davies Publisher: JMD Designs, 1991 ISBN: 0-473-07473-7 This book presents a more contemporary view of Mountmellick embroidery. Out of print.

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