Decorative Victorian Needlework

Decorative Victorian Needlework

Author: Elizabeth Bradley

Publisher: Sterling

Published: 2000-12-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780806955834

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Whether your pleasure is animals, florals, abstract geometrics, or repeating patterns, they re here, along with borders and needlework rugs. Stitch cushions that feature subtly shaded, mossy rosebud wreaths, a cord-and-tassel design for borders, a pillow with a posy of violets, and a background of overlapping ribbons. From pin cushions and pictures to chair covers and carpets, every one is breathtaking. "


Needlework Animals

Needlework Animals

Author: Elizabeth Bradley

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9781570760426

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Provides patterns and instructions for over twenty-five needlework projects featuring a variety of animals.


Needlework Antique Flowers

Needlework Antique Flowers

Author: Elizabeth Bradley

Publisher:

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780980105117

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Inspired by the romance and charm of classic gardens in full bloom, this work presents needlework designs that bring the joys of nature into the home. Drawing upon perennial favourites and heirloom flowers, it follows on the success of Decorative Victorian Needlework, offering colour photographs, colour charts and comprehensive instructions.


Victorian Needlepoint

Victorian Needlepoint

Author: Beth Russell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1854702580

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This book presents 25 needlepoint projects b ased on the designs of William Morris and his contemporaries in the Arts & Crafts Movement. Each design is carefully cha rted and accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions. '


Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur

Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur

Author: Hollis Greer Minor

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Inspired by the Winterthur Museum's historic collection of decorative arts in Delaware, USA, the author presents 33 colour-charted needlework projects. Each may be worked in the three most popular techniques today: needlepoint, multi-stitch canvaswork and counted cross-stitch


Fruits of the Earth

Fruits of the Earth

Author: Hugh Ehrman

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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A selection of over 40 designs from some of the best contemporary designers.


Elian McCready’s Needlepoint

Elian McCready’s Needlepoint

Author: Elian Mccready

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2005-03-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715320686

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A glorious collection of this well-known needlepoint designer's best work to date. Artist and embroiderer Elian McCready has been one of the best-selling designers for Ehrman Tapestry for years, and this book includes work that has previously only been available in kit form, as well as six new creations. Elian's work is theatrical and larger than life, but her skill is to create highly colored yet subtle results. The projects are worked in tent stitch and long stitch, and superb colour charts and photographs make the instructions easy to follow. Materials for each project are listed and there is advice on stitching and making up.


Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel

Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel

Author: Marion Nichols

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-07-06

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0486139778

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Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Over 1400 illustrations.


Enchanting Embroidery Designs

Enchanting Embroidery Designs

Author: MiW Morita

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 146292185X

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Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions--whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute characters are full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite clothing, home accessories or wall hangings. The unusual and versatile designs in this book include: Cheery flowers on a broach Pretty pine trees on hanging ornaments A colorful curly sheep Fluffy and stormy clouds Bushy-tailed foxes Moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes And more! Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.