For a generation or more, white on white embroidery, a symbol of purity and elegance, once so desirable, has been neglected by needlewoman and collector alike. The growing importance of antique costume, in the saleroom and among serious students, has aroused interest in the embroidered white accessories that were an indispensable part of the whole ensemble. This book gives a concise summary of the various types of white needlework likely to be encountered. It shows details of the techniques and gives a readable and authoritative account of such diverse types as Dresden work, tambourned muslin, Ayrshire embroidery, Mountmellick and Richelieu work, broderie anglaise, quilting and stringwork. A useful section shows how to identify machine embroidery and Indian whitework. Above all, it will be an inspiration to the modern needlewoman attracted by white on white embroidery.

Ayrshire and Other Whitework (Shire Library)

Arts & Photography

Swain, Margaret

Fashion

Shire

A significant work in the history of costume and textiles, shedding new light on little known aspects of Mary Queen of Scots' life
Although a large body of needlework has always been attributed to Mary Queen of Scots, little attempt was made to authenticate these pieces or to explain how so energetic and impetuous a woman could have found pleasure in the meticulous craft of embroidery. This is the first comprehensive study of the Queen as a needlewoman, describing all the works associated with her. Every piece marked by her cipher or monogram is illustrated in full. A biographical outline provides the framework for understanding her work by setting it in the context of her unsettled and stormy life. It recounts the influence of her formative years in France and her absorption in needlwork during years of imprisonment.

The Needlework of Mary Queen of Scots

History

Europe

Crowood Press

In today's results-based classrooms, student engagement and fulfillment are too often left behind as teachers strive to meet external standards. This innovative book explores best practices and projects designed to meet the literacy learning needs of a diverse range of students. It is committed to connecting student knowledge, experience, and interests to literacy learning that is relevant and valuable.
 Providing detailed descriptions of actual classroom practices and practical suggestions for positive change in the classroom, the authors challenge teachers to reflect on both the projects described and their own teaching style:
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<li>how were learning outcomes, objectives, or standards addressed?</li>
<li>how did the teacher support and extend student literacy learning?</li>
<li>how did classroom assessment practices support student growth?</li>
<li>how were parents and the wider community involved from the beginning? </li>
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Based on decades of work in schools and rooted in extensive research, the book presents an effective framework for designing a curriculum that fosters student engagement. It explores all aspects of evaluation and suggests novel ways to use student self-assessment to help students recognize their own individual learning style.

Yes, But...If They Like It, They'll Learn It!: How to Plan, Organize, and Assess Learning Experiences with Meaning, Purpose, and Joy

Education & Teaching

Baskwill, Jane

Church, Susan

Schools & Teaching

Pembroke Publishers

From Literature Circles to Blogs helps build trust and rapport and expands the possibilities of self-directed professional growth. This flexible resource is organized around specific learning experiences and can be easily adapted to individual needs. Each chapter focuses on a particular type of learning experience, from professional reading to collaborative creations; includes examples of how to apply the learning experience in specific contexts, grades, and subject areas; suggests ways to incorporate technology; and discusses how teachers can apply what they have learned.

From Literature Circles to Blogs: Activities for Engaging Professional Learning Communities

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