Celebrating the Stitch
Celebrating the Stitch

Author: Barbara Lee Smith

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780942391398

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Surveys the work of one hundred American and Canadian artists and explores the styles and the variety of textile processes that give contemporary North American embroidery its unique look

The Ultimate Book of Knit Afghans
The Ultimate Book of Knit Afghans

Author: American School of Needlework

Publisher: American School of Needlework/Asn Pub.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780881959369

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This book is your ultimate source for finding some of the best and most beautiful knit afghan designs of all time. You'll find many and varied designs - from classic to avant garde - all looking very vogue in today's room settings. As you choose from our 19 afghans in this collection, keep in mind that you may change the yarn color to your own preference or to complement a room. The possibilities are endless. 56 pages.

Findings
Findings

Author: Mary Carolyn Beaudry

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780300134803

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Mary C. Beaudry mines archaeological findings of sewing and needlework to discover what these small traces of female experience reveal about the societies and cultures in which they were used. Beaudry's geographical and chronological scope is broad: she examines sites in the United States and Great Britain, as well as Australia and Canada, and she ranges from the Middle Ages through the Industrial Revolution.The author describes the social and cultural significance of "findings": pins, needles, thimbles, scissors, and other sewing accessories and tools. Through the fascinating stories that grow out of these findings, Beaudry shows the extent to which such "small things" were deeply entrenched in the construction of gender, personal identity, and social class.

The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery
The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

Author: Royal School of Needlework

Publisher: SearchPress+ORM

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1781265437

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An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.

Pet Portrait Embroidery
Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-11-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1644030152

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Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Women's Work
Women's Work

Author: Pamela A. Parmal

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780878467785

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Tells the stories of six women and how needlework shaped their lives in the colonies' most important port city.