Download or read book Celtic Animals Charted Designs written by Ina Kliffen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.
Download or read book Charted Peasant Designs from Saxon Transylvania written by Emil Sigerus and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A century ago, a folk art enthusiast collected these ornate, highly stylized designs from among a now-dispersed community of ethnic Germans residing in Transylvania. Nearly 200 designs include birds, flowers, mythical creatures, and other motifs in styles ranging from simple to complex and in themes from medieval to modern. Easily adapted to other crafts projects.
Download or read book Celtic Viking and Anglo Saxon Embroidery written by Jan Messent and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines everything held dear to the author's heart in a single volume - embroidery, writing, artwork, history and books. Her beautifully executed creations combine myriad materials, including hand-stitched threads, glued papers, fabrics, fibres, paints and beads, and are presented here as a series of 'altered books', each representing a chapter that follows on from the last, and each exploring one of the major themes of the book, including textiles, stitches, clothing and accessories. Historical facts are ingeniously interwoven with contemporary renditions of ancient artworks, bringing to life the ancient skills of Celtic, Viking and Anglo-Saxon women, and celebrating the centuries-old tradition of embroidery in England that has served as a foundation for present-day excellence.
Download or read book Celtic Cross Stitch written by Anne Orr and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2001 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents patterns and instructions for over forty small cross-stitch projects inspired by the images and motifs of Celtic art, grouped in the categories of water, fire, air, and earth; and includes background on the Celtic world, as well as basic cross-stitch techniques.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Quilting Cross Stitch Needlecraft written by Lucinda Ganderton and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers written by Jane Greenoff and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2005-10-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of cross stitch projects featuring a variety of traditional sampler designs.
Download or read book Celtic Fashions written by Tom Tierney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scores of carefully rendered illustrations depict more than 4,000 years of Celtic apparel-from cloaks worn by European Celts ca. 2000 b.c. to the plaid tunics of British-Celtic farm women (100 b.c.) and the elaborately embroidered costume of a 20th-century Irish step dancer. Fascinating, ready-to-color archive with detailed captions also includes illustrations of period headgear, footwear, and jewelry.
Download or read book After Rome written by Morgan Llywelyn and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anarchy rules in Britannia as the Roman Empire collapses, and two men fight to build stable lives among the chaos.
Download or read book A Short History of Traditional Crafting written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the story behind many of the traditional handicrafts like blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, sewing, basketmaking and pottery. The book covers the history of those crafts as well as metalsmiths, brewers and woodworkers.
Download or read book Oil Paintings from the Landscape written by Rachel Shirley and published by Rachel Shirley. This book was released on 2004 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now withe large images for tablets. Generously illustrated explanations and step-by-step demonstrations enable budding oil painters to improve and develop their skills and unique style. The many facets of the landscape, including water, skies, shadows, trees, and buildings are covered, with discussions on capturing even the most subtle variations in light and weather. Work with versatile techniques such as impasto, glazing, loose brushwork, wet-into-wet, and more to achieve stunning effects and different moods. Make the most of photographs and enjoy painting in the open air. An overview of materials and their basic usage will be especially helpful to the true novice.
Download or read book The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch written by Barbara Hammet and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents a stylish collection of over 30 cross stitch designs inspired by those of William Morris. A section devoted to basic techniques section provides step-by-step instructions for the needleworker.
Download or read book Cross Stitch Samplers written by Jane Kendon and published by Saint Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1986 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the basic techniques of cross-stitch and presents patterns and complete instructions for making a variety of cross-stitch samplers
Download or read book Making Wirecraft Cards written by Kate MacFadyen and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wirecraft is fun, accessible and inexpensive, making it an ideal pastime for anyone to enjoy. In this book Kate MacFadyen shows you how to use wirecraft to create a huge variety of attractive cards. These can accompany gifts or be sent to mark special occasions and will thrill friends and family alike by adding that personal touch.
Download or read book Embroidered Botanicals written by Yumiko Higuchi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch simple and striking embroidery designs with wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic threads. Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs with a Scandinavian flair. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka style: simple and graphic yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that feels modern and nostalgic all at once. In Embroidered Botanicals, Higuchi offers 39 embroidery projects highlighting the distinctive quality of different threads. With motifs created specifically for different types of thread-wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic-makers will become better versed in the materials available to them. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a fresh and unique offering for those experienced with needle and thread.
Download or read book Icelandic Patterns in Needlepoint written by Jóna Sparey and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Donna Kooler s Great Cross Stitch Gifts written by Donna Kooler and published by Chapelle. This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world’s finest cross-stitch designers come some of the prettiest gifts ever created. This charming collection of projects will inspire newcomers to pick up a needle and fabric, while delighting experienced embroiderers always on the lookout for new ideas. Stitch a floral sachet bag (there are several flower patterns to choose from); an individualized gift tag; or a blue-and-white pillow and afghan. Plus, there’s a special “angel” to cross-stitch for every month of the year.
Download or read book Flowers Birds and Unicorns written by Candice Bahouth and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1993-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's most influential needlepoint and textile artists re-creates the magic of the Middle Ages with more than 20 magnificent projects, for both beginners and veteran stitchers. More than just a how-to, this book sets the designs, themes, and motifs in the context of Medieval art and life. Full-color illustrations.
