Download or read book Decorative Designs for Hardanger written by Gina Marion and published by Sally Milner Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally used during the late 17th century as a substitute for costly lace, hardanger continues to rise in popularity among needleworkers. Explore the possibilities of this unique form of needle art. Begin by choosing the right threads, needles, fabrics, hoops, beads, and other supplies. After mastering the stitches and techniques used, including needleweaving, buttonhole stitching, making eyelets, satin stitch, colonial knots, rosettes, and lacy edging, you're ready to choose from dozens of projects. Make a black currant pincushion, an exquisite shawl, a beautiful and useful embroiderer's box, a keepsake wedding cushion, a cheerful daisy greeting card, festive Christmas decorations, or a pretty flowered vest. Whether you've done needlework for years or are relatively new to the craft, you're sure to find hardanger to be an exciting addition to your stitching repertoire. Sally Milner 80 pages, 16 color illus., 30 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 10.
Download or read book Creative Ideas with Hardanger written by Dorothy Wood and published by . This book was released on 2003-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful selection of hardanger designs providing a contemporary slant to this classic form of cutwork embroidery. Full instructions and clear charts are provided with each of the 15 projects.
Download or read book Hardanger Embroidery written by Frederique Marfaing and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardanger embroidery is a Norwegian technique that uses simple stitches and pulled threads to create beautiful geometric designs. This book is a complete, easy-to-follow introduction to the craft. Step-by-step instructions for stitching 43 different embroidery building blocks, from basic squares to more intricate motifs Charts and instructions for 18 projects show just a few of the ways these building blocks can be put together to create beautiful designs for decorating pillows, bags, home décor, and more
Download or read book Early Style Hardanger written by Yvette Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elegant Hardanger Embroidery written by Yvette Stanton and published by Vetty. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Elegant Hardanger Embroidery' takes you step-by-step from novice to advanced stitcher, with helpful diagrams and hints and tips at every stage.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Hardanger written by Jill Carter and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects: greetings card, sampler, tray holder, bridal bag, curtain tie-back, cushion cover.
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 Frisian Whitework written by Yvette Stanton and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework with 11 varied projects and expert instruction for left and right handed stitchers alike. From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s, traditionally used on men’s shirt collars, on household linen, and on samplers. The style is known as Frisian whitework, but there can be touches of color, and some samplers are worked fully in color. Alphabets, figurative motifs and geometric shapes are common, and they are interpreted in a wide variety of stitches, such as satin stitch, eyelets, whipped back stitch, and chain stitch; some also with cutwork and drawn thread work. Explore this beautiful style of embroidery using whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton’s clear instructions. The book features: A detailed introduction to Frisian whitework with historical and cultural information, including many photos of historical examples of Frisian whitework from the collection of the Fries Museum, helps to place the embroidery within its cultural context. Materials and equipment 11 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications, including two samplers, soft furnishings for the home, table linen, and small articles suitable to give as gifts. The left- and right-handed step-by-step stitch and technique instructions are easy to follow, making it easy to learn. Yvette Stanton’s expert instructions will help you on your way to making beautiful Frisian whitework embroidery.
Download or read book Sardinian Knotted Embroidery written by Yvette Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sardinian Knotted Embroidery by Yvette Stanton is a delightfully thorough voyage into the world of a little-known Italian needlework technique native to a small area on the island of Sardinia. This terrific manual takes you through the history and particulars and guides you every step of the way through the projects which range from beginner to expert skill levels (you'll want to stitch them all!) giving tips and tricks along the way, letting you know what to look out for and helping you through common mistakes. Yvette includes finishing instructions for all her lovely projects both small and large including advice on materials, care, stretching and washing. Stitch diagrams are clear and concise and she has gone the extra mile and included separate step-by-step instructions for left-handed stitchers! Grab your passport and explore this embroidery without fear as Yvette is with you every step of the way. She has anticipated your doubts and worries and addresses them all to give you the confidence to complete every exquisite project in this book making it an extremely enjoyable embroidery trip.
Download or read book Making Musical Instruments written by Irving Sloane and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Whitework Inspirations written by Inspirations Studio and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 fabulously beautiful whitework embroideries to stitch, from some of the world's most talented designers and the world's leading embroidery magazine. Whitework embroidery traditionally features beautifully intricate designs using white thread on white background fabric, examples of which can be found in many cultures across the world. Without the addition of colour, the fabric surface is ornamented with high-relief stitching, cutting, pulling or withdrawing threads with some styles utilizing all these techniques. Whitework Inspirations highlights the very best whitework has to offer in both design and technique. Featuring talented embroidery designers Kim Beamish, Deborah Love, Judy Stephenson, Christine P. Bishop, Susan O'Connor, Patricia Girolami and Luzine Happel, this special collection, including a tablecloth, table mats and sachets, has been curated into one publication. With 8 stunning whitework projects to make, there are clear step-by-step instructions, pullout patterns, a stitch guide and all the information you need to stitch them. Discover the origins, stitches, techniques and designs that are uniquely whitework, and learn how to make your own beautiful works of art.
Download or read book Lefkara lace embroidery historical development designs techniques written by Androula Hadjiyiasemi and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Book of Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques written by Eleanor Van Zandt and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives instructions for more than twenty-five projects in cross stitch, blackwork, pattern darning, pulled work, Hardanger work, and drawn thread work.
Download or read book An Embroidery Pattern Book written by Mary E Waring and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The New Anchor Book of Pulled Thread Embroidery Stitches written by Anchor Book and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulled thread is a type of openwork embroidery where the threads of the fabric are pulled back tautly to make decorative holes. This book introduces 27 stitches that can be worked in this way. In addition a further 18 counted stitches are featured that can be used to complement the pulled thread work. All stitches are explained in step-by-step detail. Sixteen original charted designs explore the exciting textural effects that can be achieved: e.g., coil filling stitch perfectly captures the seeded flesh of a luscious strawberry, while the ripple stitch evokes the gentle waves beneath a sailing boat. Other designs include a basket of flowers, sunflowers and roses, and a dragonfly. Pulled thread stitches are ideal for samplers, and an attractive design is included that would be ideal for celebrating a birth or a wedding.
Download or read book Schwalm Embroidery written by Christine Bishop and published by Sally Milner Pub. This book was released on 1999 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the classic beauty of Schwalm embroidery, with its surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace, and needleweaving. Featuring traditional design elements (tulips, flowers, pine cones, fruit, and doves), the projects in this unique, fully illustrated collection include table linens, a pincushion with matching needlecase, a sampler, and more. With a stitch glossary and designs suitable for beginners as well as those with experience in Schwalm.
Download or read book Treasures in Cross stitch written by Jane Greenoff and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graded to suit different skills, the projects contain clear instructions. Illustrated with over sixty colour photos and charts and over forty diagrams. Quarto.
