Scandinavian Stitches
Scandinavian Stitches

Author: Kajsa Wikman

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1607051648

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Celebrate the seasons with these 21 whimsical projects including quilts, ornaments, softies and more—all with a modern take on Scandinavian folk art. Textile artist Kajsa Wikman finds endless inspiration in the constantly changing natural environment. The first flowers of spring, the smell of the sea, the warm colors of the maple leaves—all of these find their way into Kajsa’s creations. Now she shares 21 craft projects that celebrate the changes of season in her native Finland. Scandinavian Stitches, features cozy winter blankets, springtime Easter ornaments, charming summer pillows, and autumnal wallhangings, as well as gorgeous quilts for every season. Kajsa also includes a chapter of special Yuletide projects, including ornaments and Fairy Angel Dolls.

Scandinavian Cross Stitch Designs
Scandinavian Cross Stitch Designs

Author: Jana Hauschild Lindberg

Publisher: Burns & Oates

Published: 1998-04-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780304349517

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Add a touch of simple Scandinavian charm to your home with these dozens of elegant cross-stitch patterns. Ranging from fifth-century woven textiles, through traditional folk art patterns and eighteenth-century porcelain designs, to original paper cuts made by the famous Danish fairy-story teller, Hans Christian Andersen, you'll find all the inspiration needed throughout these pages. Projects draw upon traditional Scandinavian symbols and motifs that have been handed down from generation to generation and upon the beautiful natural environment and wildlife of the region. Celebrate the Viking legacy with a wallhanging of a ship based on a carving from fifth-century Sweden. A curtain with reindeer and fir trees would make fabulous Christmas decor. Set your table with a cloth edged with traditional Norwegian borders or stitch a hanging with a Danish folk costume Follow the detailed Acharts and accompanying project ideas and you'll be on your way to re-creating some of the most beautiful designs from Scandinavia.

Scandinavian Stitch Craft
Scandinavian Stitch Craft

Author: Karin Holmberg

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2013-05-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0762448563

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From food and fashion to home furnishings and architecture, Scandinavian style has come to dominate the global design sphere. Highlighting traditional Swedish embroidery techniques and featuring easy instruction, Scandinavian Stitch Craft will be an inspiration to modern crafters. Through thirty inspiring projects, Holmberg highlights many of Sweden's traditional embroidery stitches and uses them in new and exciting combinations. The projects can be used to make new buys more personal, to embroider clothes that you already have in your wardrobe, or to brighten up a flea-market bargain. Also included is information about materials used, tips and tricks, descriptions of the various stitches, and removable pattern templates which can be used to create your own works.

Prayerful Creations
Prayerful Creations

Author: Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2019-09-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780578496306

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A how-to book on creating an heirloom quality tallit/prayer shawl, challah or bread cover, or even a table runner using Swedish weaving and Jewish designs. Using meaningful fabric to create a family heirloom can add to the spiritual value of the creation. Photos and descriptions with detailed explanations make this a unique craft book.

Urban Scandinavian Sewing
Urban Scandinavian Sewing

Author: Christen Joan Brown

Publisher: Stash Books

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781617450150

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“Charming, urban lifestyle sewing—18 projects, from home decor to wearables; sew from scratch or embellish ready-made accessories by hand or machine; upscale yet simple-to-stitch designs for all skill levels, using specialty fabrics such as linen, lawn, and wool; 9 recipes to enhance your Scandinavian experience; switch your seasonal home decor with fresh projects for summer and winter”--P. 4 of cover.

Alphabets for Swedish Weaving & Huck Embroidery
Alphabets for Swedish Weaving & Huck Embroidery

Author: Katherine Kennedy

Publisher: Annie's Wholesale

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1590126262

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Adding names and dates to a Swedish weave or huck embroidery piece creates a unique one-of-a-kind item that is sure to be cherished for years to come. You will love personalizing your projects with this wonderful book filled with a wide variety of alphabet and numeral styles to choose from. Whether you are just beginning or have been stitching for years, you will find this book to be an invaluable resource for customizing your hand-stitched piece for yourself or to give as a gift. There are 11 unique and fun projects in this book plus numerous border patterns that can be used to embellish any number of pieces.