“A fourth edition of a book, that every buyer puts to the test by proving its utility and efficiency, is the best kind of praise; and leaves for us only to record the facts, that this new edition is improved as well as amplified, and at the same time reduced in price without being less handsome than before.”—Spectator.
“Miss Lambert’s works on the art of needlework, bear a high character, especially for the distinctness and precision of their directions.”—English Churchman.
“Gracefully and well written—so that the work is a good book, instructive when the party consulting it desires instruction, and amusing whenever she is weary of work.”—Athenæum.
“The most curious, complete, and erudite treatise on the art of needlework that has ever been compiled.”—Atlas.
“An eminently practical work; clear in its explanations, precise in its directions, natural in its arrangements. The style is simple and easy; the collateral information abundant.”—Polytechnic Review.
“A very elegant and useful work.”—Literary Gazette.
“As interesting as it is useful.”—Court Journal.
“Replete with excellent practical information.”—Sunday Times.
“Not only a very instructive, but a very amusing volume, upon a branch of the fine arts now become again so fashionable.”—Globe.
“An ornament to the drawing-room table, as well as an object of utility.”—Morning Post.