This is a sumptuous celebration of the embroidered purse in all its many forms - new in paperback. In this practical but inspirational book, acclaimed embroiderer and teacher Linda Tudor has created an essential guide to this perennial fashion item. The book covers: a history of embroidered purses f[...]
A striking and sympathetic portrait of England's first Queen, Mary I - whose character has been vilified for over 400 years. Instead of the bloodthirsty bigot of Protestant mythology, Mary Tudor emerges from the pages of this deeply-researched biography as a cultured renaissance princess, a courageo[...]