Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops Classic Reprint written by Gustav Stickley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework From the Craftsman Workshops Considering the wall surface purely in the light of a background, the next best treatment for obtaining a good effect is to cover it with canvas or burlap, which gives an admirably soft, deep atmosphere of color. But in many cases this treatment is considered unsanitary, as once upon the walls the fabric can never be thoroughly cleaned. A good substitute is the prepared fabric known as Fabrikona, which usually has the tex ture of burlap, but which also comes in a very broad, loose weave almost like basket-work. The back of this is so prepared that it can be applied directly to the wall like paper, and the surface also is prepared so that it can be freshened at any time with a coat of wax. For a room where it is desirable to produce lighter and daintier effects than are usually sought in the living rooms of the house, a charming wall covering is Japanese grass cloth, which comes in beautiful colors and is very interesting in texture, the woven straw of which it is made catching little'broken lights which form a silvery sheen over the whole surface. Wall papers, if rough in texture, dull in finish and good in color, are always desirable; but we have found so far very few that have not the fault either of too smooth a surface or of too solid a color. Either of these defects renders the paper lifeless, and makes impossible the apparent radiation of color which has so much to do with the atmosphere. S for the colors that may be used with the as surance that they will prove permanently satis fying, their range is almost endless, but everythingdepends upon the right combination and the pres ervation of the right relations between the soft, dull, sympathetic hues that belong naturally to the background and the more decided colors that serve to give accent and character to the whole scheme. Our experience has shown that it is impossible to go very far wrong with a color scheme such as Nature herself would use, - the varying tones of green, deep red, russet and yellow of foliage, the soft wood browns with all their wide variation of modifying tones, the dim, rich colors found in rocks, and the gray-greens, yellow-greens and deep blues of the ocean. If a sharp accent is felt to be necessary here and there, it can easily be given by a brilliant dash of color that, if rightly used, will seem as much in place as a flower on a grass plot. The liberty of choice is wide, but like all liberty, it carries with it responsibility in the necessity for most careful thought and sensitive perception that the colors may be used and combined so that there is neither monotony nor discord. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework from the at the Craftsman Workshops address Gustav Stickley 29 West Thirty fourth Street New York written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework from the Craftsman Workshops written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Craftsman Fabrics and Needlework from the Craftsman Workshops written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Needle work from the Craftsman Workshops written by Gustav Stickley and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of Craftsman Furniture written by Gustav Stickley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Catalogue of Craftsman Furniture: January, 1909 I suppose it was because I began as a farmer boy and got my training for the work I was ultimately to do by doing as a matter of course the thing which had to be done, that I grew up with the habit of going at things in a natural way. The farmer boy is not given to theorizing about his work, but he soon learns to accept unquestioningly the fact that certain things have to be done and that the best way is for him to get right at it and get them done as soon as possible. Therefore, when the idea came to me that the thing for me to do was to make better and simpler furniture, I naturally went at it in the most direct way. Having been for many years a furniture manufacturer, I was of course familiar with all the traditional styles, and in trying to make the kind of fur niture which I thought was needed in our homes, I had no idea of attempting to create a new style, but merely tried to make furniture which would be simple, durable, comfortable and fitted for the place it was to occupy and the work it had to do. It seemed to me that the only way to do this was to cut loose from all tradition and to do away with all needless ornamentation, re turning to plain principles of construction and applying them to the making of simple, strong, comfortable furniture, and I firmly believe that Craftsman furniture is the concrete expression of this idea. Because of the sturdiness and beauty of our American white oak, I chose it as the best wood for the kind of furniture I had in mind, and the style, comfortably with any good simple scheme of interior decoration and furnish ing, it yet holds out a strong temptation to develop an entire scheme of furnish ing along the same lines. So we began in the metal shop to make electric lighting fixtures, fireplace fittings, trays, candlesticks and all manner of use ful household articles, designed on the same general principles as the furni ture and therefore just as essentially a part of one general scheme of furnish ing. The fabrics in their turn were made into curtains, portieres, pillows, scarfs, centerpieces and the like, and decorated with needlework and applique in strong simple designs and colorings which belonged to the oaken furniture as naturally as the leaves on a tree belong to the trunk. So, step by step, we grew naturally into the designing and arranging, first of rooms, and then of entire schemes of interior decoration. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book Playful Fabric Printing written by Carol Soderlund and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Printing your own fabric opens up an entire new world of design, especially for quilters, sewists, and other textile artists. Until now, the process of printing with dyes could seem difficult to learn and even harder to implement. But Carol Soderlund and Melanie Testa have taken all the stumbling blocks out of the way of would-be fabric dyers and printers. With step by step advice, instruction, and photographs, this book is a master class in using dyes and low-tech equipment to print your own fabric, and it begins at the beginning. If you've never handled dyes before, never designed your own print motifs, aren't even sure what supplies or space you might need, everything you want to know is here. More advanced students will value the in-depth presentation of techniques, tools, and insights into approaching fabric printing as an art and taking your work to the next level. The opportunities for fun creative expression and producing your most original and exciting fabric work ever are unlimited with Carol and Melanie's friendly help. It's time to try playful fabric printing!" -- Provided by publisher
Download or read book Craft in America written by Jo Lauria and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2007 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft
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Download or read book Craftsman Homes written by Gustav Stickley and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 296 architectural drawings, floor plans, and photographs illustrate 40 different kinds of "Mission-style" homes from The Craftsman (1901-16), voice of American style of simplicity and organic harmony.
Download or read book Millinery Hat Making Patterns Manual 1925 Reprint written by Jane Loewen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millinery - This vintage book on hat making by Jane Loewen is easily the most complete millinery instructions from the 1920's! This book has 217 pages of step-by-step instructions with numerous illustrations on timeless hat making techniques. Jane Loewen is a Formerly Millinery Instructor at the University of Chicago; Originator of Jane Hedden Hat Patterns; Author of Numerous Works and Articles on Millinery and Designing. This book is a reprint of the classic Millinery book by NovusVintage.com. Learn how to make wire frames; molded frames; pattern frames; crowns; fabric hats; braid hats; transparent hats; draped hats; tailored trimmings; dress-hat trimmings; and remodeled hats.
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Download or read book Stitching Stolen Lives written by Sara Trail and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-09-25 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remembering those we've lost and empowering those of the future Stitching Stolen Lives is an in-depth look at the mission and work of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. Together, we remember the lives lost due to social injustices, with an in-depth sharing of their story. The SJSA compiled extraordinary portrait art quilts that memorialize the individuals and say their names, over and over. SJSA also works with young adults and teens to help find their voice through the art of fabric and quilting, shown through student gallery photography. By working with SJSA, students learn how to cut fabric and make quilt blocks, and along the way, find the strength to express the systemic problems that plague their everyday life through their artwork. This book shares stories and insight into the lives lost and the long-overlooked, heartrending truths shared by teens and young adults. Personal stories of individuals and their families whose lives have been cut short due to social injustices Includes thought-provoking art quilt blocks representing those whose lives were stolen Young adults and teens find their voices through fabric and transform those messages into quilts Featuring forewords by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr
Download or read book Old House Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-11 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
Download or read book American Arts and Crafts Textiles written by Dianne Ayres and published by . This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years after it was born, the American Arts and Crafts style remains enormously popular. But while the architecture and furniture have received most of the attention, the colorful table linens, curtains, pillows, clothing, and other textiles have been largely overlooked. This lavishly illustrated volume will delight the eye and become the standard reference on these treasures from our past.
Download or read book The Unbroken Thread written by Kathryn Klein and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Housed in the former 16th-century convent of Santo Domingo church, now the Regional Museum of Oaxaca, Mexico, is an important collection of textiles representing the area’s indigenous cultures. The collection includes a wealth of exquisitely made traditional weavings, many that are now considered rare. The Unbroken Thread: Conserving the Textile Traditions of Oaxaca details a joint project of the Getty Conservation Institute and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico to conserve the collection and to document current use of textile traditions in daily life and ceremony. The book contains 145 color photographs of the valuable textiles in the collection, as well as images of local weavers and project participants at work. Subjects include anthropological research, ancient and present-day weaving techniques, analyses of natural dyestuffs, and discussions of the ethical and practical considerations involved in working in Latin America to conserve the materials and practices of living cultures.
