Home Handicrafts (1890)

Home Handicrafts is a book written by Charles Peters and originally published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to various handicrafts that can be done at home, including embroidery, knitting, crochet, lace-making, and many others. The author provides detailed instructions and illustrations for each craft, making it easy for readers to follow along and learn the techniques.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different handicraft. The first chapter covers embroidery, including different types of stitches and patterns. The second chapter is dedicated to knitting, with instructions for creating different types of stitches and patterns. The third chapter covers crochet, including basic stitches and more complex patterns.Other chapters in the book cover topics such as lace-making, needlework, and beadwork. The author also provides tips and advice for choosing materials and tools, as well as suggestions for projects that readers can complete at home.Overall, Home Handicrafts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning traditional handicrafts. The book provides clear and concise instructions, making it easy for beginners to get started, while also offering more advanced techniques for experienced crafters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.