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.


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.


Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

Author: Dr. Annette Collinge

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-01-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782211314

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This fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered flowers dating back to the 17th cenury. Featuring photographs commissioned for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public. The Embroiderers' Guild, founded in 1906, has at the heart of its collection numerous beautiful donated textiles in all forms, given by members and enthusiasts over many years. The collection now contains thousands of embroidery examples from many countries and cultures. This book showcases the best of the collection's flower embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Whether they are abstract or naturalistic, the variety of flowers shown is quite extraordinary. They all exhibit a wonderful level of skill and imagination, and their beauty and detail will be inspirational to embroiderers of all ages and levels of expertise. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, children's dresses, bridal bags and samplers. The images are shown with extended captions giving the country of origin, age, size and technique used to make them. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public.


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. '


Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Collection 1991-2015

Sampler & Antique Needlework Quarterly Collection 1991-2015

Author: Annie's

Publisher: Annie's

Published: 2016-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781590128060

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Containing unique reproductions of samplers and smalls from private collectors and museum collections, this DVD edition features one-of-a-kind antique needlework projects from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique-inspired designs. Also featured are well-researched articles profiling sampler makers, sampler-producing schools, needlework tools, museums and the various historical events that have shaped needlework. Some of the articles and projects cannot be found anywhere else, making this DVD essential to any collection. The DVD incudes full-color photography, easy-to-read charts and complete instructions.


Dried Flower Embroidery

Dried Flower Embroidery

Author: Olga Prinku

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2021-09-30

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1787136833

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Dried Flower Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle. Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics, Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft – from techniques for drying flowers to making your own frames and embroidering onto tulle, using nature as your thread and drawing inspiration from the natural world. Expand your creativity and go on to create lovely designs of your own. Featuring a collection of 16 projects from wall hangings to homewares and wearables – suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike – Olga inspires you to bring a touch of nature indoors, as she offers a fresh and modern approach to the craft of embroidery. Presented through exquisite photography, Dried Flower Embroidery shows you how to create botanical artworks to display in your own home. Discover the joy of embroidering with dried flowers and make your own natural art with this irresistible book – a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.


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


Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers

Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers

Author: Jane Greenoff

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2005-10-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780715318300

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A collection of cross stitch projects featuring a variety of traditional sampler designs.