Thomasina Beck
Thomasina Beck, an acknowledged expert in her field, is a well known writer, lecturer and embroiderer. A panel lecturer at the Victoria & Albert Museum for over twenty years, she has presented her own work in eight solo exhibitions and has supplied pieces for many group shows. She has published three other books for David & Charles (The Embroiderer's Garden, The Embroiderer's Flowers and The Embroiderer's Story. She lives in both London and Berkshire.
Thomasina Beck, an acknowledged expert in her field, is a well known writer, lecturer and embroiderer. A panel lecturer at the Victoria & Albert Museum for over twenty years, she has presented her own work in eight solo exhibitions and has supplied pieces for many group shows. She has published three other books for David & Charles (The Embroiderer's Garden, The Embroiderer's Flowers and The Embroiderer's Story. She lives in both London and Berkshire. See less
Thomasina Beck's Featured Books
Thomasina Beck book reviews
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The Embroiderer's Story: Needlework from the Renaissance to the Present Day
History of the art
by Cleo O, Jan 2, 2012
This is a beautiful book for those who love embroidery and history. It is full of gorgeous illustrations, sketches and photographs of styles of embroidery from the 16th century forward. And ... Read More
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The Embroiderer's Garden
The Emboiderers Garden
For historical embroiderers this book is excellent. It takes the reader from 16th century through to the present day & uses a plethora of ideas to excite the embroiderer who loves reproducing ... Read More
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The Embroiderer's Flowers
Historical info.
A book I have always wished for & now own. Wonderful info for historical embroiderers & artists alike. All of Thomasina Beck's books are well written & illustrated & this one equals the volumes ... Read More
