ing, netting, &c."--_Morning Post._

"The authoress seems to be thoroughly mistress of her craft, and has
produced not only a very instructive, but a very amusing volume upon a
branch of the fine arts now become again so fashionable.... A more
elegant or entertaining volume can scarcely be found on a drawing-room
table."--_Globe._

"This is a pleasant book, a good book, and a book worthy to be bought by
mothers and daughters, and studied, _con amore_, in quiet parlours and
snug nurseries. It is well produced. Its knowledge is practical, as a
few extracts, which may be of advantage to our readers, will best
show."--_Pictorial Times._

"Replete with excellent _practical_ information, clear and concise rules
for acquiring a knowledge of all the varied branches of the art,
illustrated by a series of beautifully executed designs, representing
implements, patterns, material, and numerous articles of modern
fancy-work, eminently calculated to initiate the unlearned (aye, and
learned too) in all the mysteries of tent-stitch, embroideries, braid,
applique, bead, chenille, canvas, and Berlin work, &c. In short, the
work justifies its title; it possesses an elegant exterior, and we
prognosticate that few ladies will willingly dispense with so much
silent instruction."--_Sunday Times._

"The pretty volume now before us, has been compiled with exceeding care,
and strict attention to the most minute details; all is
well-arranged.... The illustrations are a valuable addition to the
interest and information of a volume which deserves a place on the table
of every lady."--_Art Union._

"A new and carefully revised edition of this very elegant work is here
presented to us, and we do not hesitate to assure our fair readers, that
they will find it highly deserving of a place on the boudoir and
drawing-room tables. The volume, we should premise, is exclusively
devoted to ornamental needlework, and will be found as interesting as
it is useful, for, in addition to very clear and accurate instructions
for acquiring a proficiency in every branch of the art, it contains an
historical notice of its cultivation from the earliest ages."--_Court
Journal._

"This 'HAND-BOOK' cannot fail to assist the best taste; _utile et dulce_
have been carefully blended, and the descriptive letter-press has
evidently been given by a well-informed mind."--_Court Gazette._

"This elegantly printed volume contains a complete encyclopaedia of
information for