Jen Jones
"A must have reference book for anyone interested in needlework. From 'women's work' to needle arts and crafts- a fascinating evolution. I especially loved the chapter tracing needlework through British fiction!"
Dr. Patricia Zakreski
"In Victorian Needlework, Kathryn Ledbetter has provided an engaging and comprehensive account of the types, technologies, and portrayals of sewing in Victorian literature and culture. This book combines expansive and detailed historical research with an infectious appreciation for this fascinating topic. It will appeal alike to students, scholars, and enthusiasts of needlework and Victorian culture."
Katherine J. Adams Quilt Curator
"Needlework enthusiasts as well as students of women’s history and the Victorian era will welcome this authoritative look at the practice and importance of needlework in women’s lives during Britain’s Victorian era. The engaging text, richly embellished with quotes from primary sources, takes us into a world where the needle arts were at once occupation, hobby, and identity. It’s all here—from descriptions of the punishing labor often required to earn a living through needlework, to an explanation of the myriad needlework genres, to specifics on the tools of trade."
