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Author: Bridget McConnel
Publisher: Wellfleet
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9781555215422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSurveys the history of the thimble, discusses notable thimbles from the middle ages to the present, and provides advice for collectors
Author: Averil Mathis
Publisher:
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780891453222
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConsists chiefly of 795 color plates. Also covers thimble cases and holders, mending kits, sewing accessories, and marks.
Author: Bridget McConnel
Publisher: Schiffer Design Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764303111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide.
Author: Edwin F. Holmes
Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Debbi Kent
Publisher: Seoul Selection Guides
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781624120268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKorean handicrafts are often overshadowed by those of China and Japan, preventing them from being recognized for their unique charm and cultural value. Frustrated with this widespread ignorance of Korean crafts, two American authors set out to write 100 Thimbles in a Box: The Spirit and Beauty of Korean Handicrafts, hoping that an English-language book on the topic would help bring some deserving global attention to Korea s strong crafting history. The book s title draws from a tradition dating back to the Joseon Dynasty in which a bride would present handmade thimbles to her husband s female relatives to wish them good fortune and a long life. The stunning beauty of 44 of Korea s traditional crafts sorted into ceramics, fiber arts, paper, inlay, metal, wood, and painting is presented in detail with over 400 pictures found in the book. While other publications have focused on one or two of these handicraft categories, this is the first English-language guide that brings these diverse genres together in a single volume.
Author: Bridget McConnel
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764307102
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history and diversity of needlework tools from ancient Egypt through the 20th century are identified. Nearly 500 photographs beautifully illustrate needles, bodkins, pin cushions, thimbles, bobbins, clamps, hooks, shuttles, measuring tapes, waxers, winders, and more. A special section features representative tools from private collections. Three appendices, values, and an index are included.
Author: Eleanor Johnson
Publisher: Shire Publications
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780852636190
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gail Harland
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2016-06-15
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 178023628X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in paperback, a beautifully illustrated guide to the white and green sign of spring. Elegant flowers dressed in simple white and green, snowdrops look far too fragile to deal with wintry weather. But that’s just what they do, and they have become treasured by horticulturalists for their ability to flower in the earliest parts of the year. In this book, Gail Harland explores the role snowdrops have played in gardens and popular culture alike, as a treasured genus for enthusiast growers and an important symbol of hope and consolation. Harland explores a variety of cultural meanings for the deceptively petit flower. In Victorian England snowdrop bands encouraged chastity among young women. They have been favorite subjects in paintings in many different eras, and today they are the iconic symbols of several hope-giving charities. Poets and writers have written extensively about them, as have pharmacists, who have used their chemical, galantamine, in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Today some of their rarer bulbs can fetch record-breaking sums, and annual festivals that celebrate them draw people from all over the world. Walking among their brilliant white beds, Harland offers an ideal companion for any plant-lover who has ever eagerly awaited this treasured sign of spring.
Author: Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Published: 2018-03-20
Total Pages: 698
ISBN-13: 1454710535
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Their approach is thorough . . . a well-organized reference, up-to-date with the different cable, ribbing, and pattern stitches that are now popular.” —Booklist (starred review) Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch—and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. Ten patterns are perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even more advanced skills.
Author: Genevieve E. Cummins
Publisher: ACC Distribution
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA vast range of these decorative and useful waist-hung items is illustrated and described in detail. An indispensable research tool for jewellery and fashion historians, dealers and collectors.
