This book is a guide to designing and creating art-needlework, a form of embroidery that uses a wide range of stitches and techniques to create beautiful and intricate designs. The book covers the basics of art-needlework, including the different types of stitches and materials used, and provides step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of designs. It is illustrated with photographs and drawings that show the beauty and complexity of this timeless art form. Guido von Horvath was a celebrated artist and designer of art-needlework who worked in Vienna in the early 20th century, and his guide is a tribute to the beauty and skill of this art form.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.