Nancy’s Embroidery Designs

Designed by Nancy Robb
30 designs for crewel embroidery, surface stitchery, canvaswork, blackwork and applique
The patterns in this book are drawings and ideas by the late Nancy Robb. They reflect her love of crewel embroidery and the style of the times. The first five designs have Nancy’s original instructions written in her own hand.
Spiral Bound for easy use.

Book $25 BUY NOW

All patterns and books are non returnable

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