Download or read book Folk Art Needlepoint written by Ruth A. Peltason and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2008 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative handbook for needlepointers introduces twenty colorful projects inspired by objects from the American Folk Art Museum, with needlepoint patterns for a variety of skill levels that are accompanied by photographs of the original folk art piece, detailed instructions, and tips on techniques, thread and canvas selection, and project preparation. 12,500 first printing.
Download or read book Modern Folk Embroidery written by Nancy Nicholson and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2016-11-24 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique). Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 30 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The projects are divided between felt and fabric sections and include: pin cushion, lampshade, tote bag, cushion, table runner, coaster and pinafore. Nancy’s distinctive folk art style perfectly captures this trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. “I was blown away by the beautiful photography, the lovely, easy-to-follow projects dripping with inspiration, and the conversational tone of the writing . . . The instructions to make up the projects are clear and easy to follow.” —Kate & Rose
Download or read book Mary Norden s Needlepoint written by Mary Norden and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers patterns for picture frames, books, pillowcases, and footstools featuring ethnic designs
Download or read book 101 Folk Art Designs for Counted Cross Stitch and Other Needlecrafts written by Carter Houck and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 authentic charted folk designs in a wide array of lovely representations with many suggestions for effective use. Designs can be easily used for needlepoint, cross-stitch, latch-hooking or any form of counted thread embroidery. Introduction. 2 color photos on covers.
Download or read book Art in Needlework written by Lewis Foreman Day and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Sins and Needles written by Ray Materson and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former alcoholic and drug addict whose crimes led to a lengthy prison sentence describes how an interest in needlework and the creation of intricate miniature artworks led to a meeting with his future wife, a new career as an artist, and redemption, hope, and salvation.
Download or read book Folk Embroidered Felt Birds written by Corinne Lapierre and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 beautiful folk embroidered felt birds to make and display Corinne Lapierre's beautiful folk embroidered birds are sure to delight everyone! They include a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely soft colors, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with beads and folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, running stitch, blanket stitch, French knots and satin stitch. The book includes lovely, hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations and there are same-size templates at the back of the book for all the birds. The birds all have optional ribbon hangers for display. These delightful birds make great gifts for all occasions and are quick, easy and fun to make with minimal outlay on materials.
Download or read book Folk Designs from the Caucasus for Weaving and Needlework written by Lătif Kărimov and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the world's great weaving traditions has been preserved in Azerbaijan, a "republic" of the Soviet Union that borders on Iran. The wealth of motifs still actively used today by Azerbaijani weavers has been drawn from many Asiatic and even ancient East European sources... In 1961 the native scholar Lyatif Kerimov published hundreds of Azerbaijani motifs in clear diagrammatic form. The present volume includes most these motifs..."--title page verso.
Download or read book Hand Stitched House written by Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the secrets to creating a beautiful embroidered portrait of your home. Find out the techniques you need to create fabulous dimension, realistic effects and the little details that will make your embroidered house portrait as unique as your home. With over 200 pages of techniques, tips, beautiful imagery and inspiration, Hand-Stitch House will take you step by step through the entire process of design, stitching and finishing your embroidered home. What you learn from Hand-Stitched House will help you to create a lovingly handmade piece of embroidered art. Whether it's an heirloom memory for yourself or a gift for someone special; your embroidered house will be treasured for many years to come.
Download or read book Beth Russell s William Morris Needlepoint written by Beth Russell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 22 needlepoint projects which are based on William Morris's designs. The projects include rugs, cushions and chair seats and are worked in tent stitch for canvas. The accompanying colour charts enable the reader to follow the instructions with ease.
Download or read book Miniature Needlepoint Carpets written by Janet Granger and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can't buy it -- make it yourself! Do you covet unusual miniature rugs to give your dolls' house the perfect finishing touch? They can be hard to find...and prohibitively costly. Using these basic techniques, you can stitch 25 carpets in a wide variety of styles. For each one there's a color photograph, charts, and a grade, so you'll know its exact level of difficulty.
Download or read book The Art of Hooked Rug Landscapes written by Molly Colegrove and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Molly Colegrove has a love affair with barns and the landscapes that surround them. Take a walk with her through her beloved New York state and learn many of her tricks and techniques for depicting a rural landscape in wool. Molly uses wool strips, wool yarn along with many alternative fibers and techniques to hook her lovely pieces and she shares her hard-earned knowledge with you. Molly incorporates quilting, roving, felting, beads, embroidery, and more. Capturing clouds and skies, water and fields, trees and fields-Molly has her own approach to translating a landscape into textile art.
Download or read book Doodle Stitching Transfer Pack written by Aimee Ray and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embroiderers love Aimee Rays "Doodling" collections--and this one-stop resource contains her most popular motifs plus nearly 30 new designs. Just tear out the perforated pages, iron the reusable patterns onto fabric, and start stitching animals, flowers, letters, and more! Theres no tracing or photocopying required, and a handy, sealable envelope stores the motifs for future applications. Its quick, easy, and fun.
Download or read book Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery written by Trish Burr and published by Milner Craft (Paperback). This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Trish has always been fascinated by miniature art and for years has had a yen to try and embroider smaller pieces. There is something so endearing about little paintings with all the detail and form of a larger piece, not to mention the fact that they are much quicker to stitch! Here she has compiled fresh and appealing designs that depict the pretty, romantic illustrations typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. Each project is accompanied by a detailed thread diagram which shows exactly which colour should be used and where. The small size of the designs allows for great flexibility in their final usea such as group framing, making up into cushions, book covers, quilt squares, needle cases, box lids, tote bags, pockets on clothing and so on.
Download or read book Lisbeth Perrone s Folk Art in Needlepoint and Cross stitch written by Lisbeth Perrone and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1978 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folk Art written by Gerard C. Wertkin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
