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Book Synopsis Shakespeares Flowers in Stumpwork by : J. Nicholas
Download or read book Shakespeares Flowers in Stumpwork written by J. Nicholas and published by Milner Craft Series. This book was released on 2015-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This embroidered border was inspired by the painted border of a letter written by Lady Anne Clifford to her father in 1598 the time of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare. Worked on ivory silk satin, in stumpwork and surface embroidery, this design features fourteen assorted flowers and fruits popular at the time, including the Apothecary rose, Sweet briar and Heartsease, Barberries, Bellflower, Borage and Periwinkle, Cornflower, Gillyflower and Knapweed, and Grapes, Plums, Redcurrants and Strawberries. As in the original letter, the panel is outlined with pairs of fine red lines these have been worked in back stitch. This border may be used to surround a mirror, or to enclose a special photograph, a monogram, a precious memento, or perhaps a tiny stumpwork figure.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork Embroidery by : Jane Nicholas
Download or read book Stumpwork Embroidery written by Jane Nicholas and published by Sally Milner Publishing. This book was released on 1996-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrates the techniques for creating raised and padded embroidery, and includes tips on supplies and instructions for projects.
Book Synopsis Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork by : Jane Nicholas
Download or read book Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork written by Jane Nicholas and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for embroiderers and lovers of Japanese culture alike. Follow the amazing designs of world renowned embroidery artist Jane Nicholas in this stunning book. Learn how to create your own sumptuous embroidered designs based on the rich history of Japanese stitching techniques and styles. Jane Nicholas is one of the world's leading embroiderers, specializing in Stumpwork. Her exquisite embroideries in Goldwork and Stumpwork are inspired by Japanese family crests, a subject that has fascinated her for many years. In this book, Jane has selected 12 designs and interpreted them in a variety of ways using combinations of goldwork and raised and surface stitching. Measuring just 4in (10cm) square, each is worked on an assortment of silk Japanese kimono fabrics, and is accompanied by detailed instructions, a stitch diagram, and the outline for the design. At the start of the book there is a fascinating history of Japanese family crests, followed by a stitch directory and a comprehensive techniques section covering the essential methods of working Stumpwork and Goldwork. Illustrated throughout with sumptuous photography and informative diagrams This is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for embroiderers and lovers of Japanese culture alike.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery by : Jane Nicholas
Download or read book Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery written by Jane Nicholas and published by Milner Craft (Paperback). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are 16 step-by-step projects presented in this book varying both in size and complexity, with inspirational images throughout.
Book Synopsis Colour Confidence in Embroidery by : Trish Burr
Download or read book Colour Confidence in Embroidery written by Trish Burr and published by Milner Craft (Paperback). This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on her own experience with long and short stitch shading, gained through trial and error over the years, the author provides a greater awareness of how colour affects our embroidery, and what brings it to life.
Book Synopsis Harry Potter Crochet by : Lucy Collin
Download or read book Harry Potter Crochet written by Lucy Collin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own magic with this Harry Potter crochet book! Create your own magic and conjure up these adorable figures of “the boy who lived” and his friends. This book gives step-by-step directions to make Harry Potter, Dobby, and twelve more magical amigurumi models, and the full-color photos will ensure your projects turn out completely enchanting.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork Flowers by : Sachiko Morimoto
Download or read book Stumpwork Flowers written by Sachiko Morimoto and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a modern perspective on the floral motifs that have been a stumpwork mainstay for centuries. It features 19 floral motifs and eight projects, the simplistic design of which showcase the artistry involved in the craft. The well-developed introductory section provides readers with step-by-step photos and illustrations of all the techniques used in the book, making the book suitable for embroiderers of all abilities. This book will encourage readers to take up stumpwork and the fresh, contemporary designs will draw readers in, while the easy-to-follow instructions and small projects will show readers just how accessible this craft really is. The book is composed of three clear sections: an introductory section; a project gallery, featuring beautiful photographs of each project motif; and project instructions.
Book Synopsis Di Van Niekerk's Roses in Silk and Organza Ribbon by : Di Van Niekerk
Download or read book Di Van Niekerk's Roses in Silk and Organza Ribbon written by Di Van Niekerk and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make delicate, beautiful and realistic silk roses and organza leaves, and have fun making them for a friend, or a special project.
Book Synopsis Uncommon Paper Flowers by : Kate Alarcón
Download or read book Uncommon Paper Flowers written by Kate Alarcón and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork Embroidery by : Helen Richman
Download or read book Stumpwork Embroidery written by Helen Richman and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical book explains how to create your own piece of stumpwork embroidery. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment and tools, it instructs on a wide range of stitches and techniques, and illustrates them with ten delightful projects. It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing, presenting and caring for you work. Written by a leading embroiderer, this beautiful book will inspire and encourage you to try this exciting technique and create your own exquisite designs. Contents include: Practical advice on working with threads, as well as how to stretch and prepare fabrics; Over 900 photographs to guide the reader through a wide range of decorative and raised stitches; Detailed instructions on combining stumpwork with a range of other techniques to create unique designs; Ten projects show how to use the stitches in designs, including stumpwork human figures. This practical guide will be of great interest to embroiderers, designers, theatre designers, interior designers and historians, and is beautifully illustrated with 983 colour photographs.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork Butterflies and Moths by : Jane Nicholas
Download or read book Stumpwork Butterflies and Moths written by Jane Nicholas and published by Milner Craft (Paperback). This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting insects, and displaying them, has long been the delight of natural history enthusiasts. In the 19th century, collecting butterflies and moths as serried rows in specimen boxes, or as decorative patterns in framed pictures, was a popular pursuit. Faithful to the tradition of these collectors, the Moth and Butterfly Specimen Box in this book is the third in Jane's series of stumpwork insect boxes.
Book Synopsis The Embroidered Garden by : Kazuko Aoki
Download or read book The Embroidered Garden written by Kazuko Aoki and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes. Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed how-to illustrations are included.
Book Synopsis Stumpwork Dragonflies by : Jane Nicholas
Download or read book Stumpwork Dragonflies written by Jane Nicholas and published by Sally Milner Craft Series. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nicholas...indulges her love of nature in this book devoted to needlework dragonflies formed from a variety of threads, beads, and delicate fabrics...projects for a 'specimen box' of nine dragonflies with general instructions for embroidery, construction, and mounting. The finished insects are quite beautiful and very lifelike...suitable for general arts and crafts collections." --Library Journal.
Book Synopsis Thread Painting Made Easy by : Terry White
Download or read book Thread Painting Made Easy written by Terry White and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2007-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longtime quilter Terry White shares all the tips and tricks she has gleaned over the years for using thread to add texture and excitement to quilts. White's encouragement will have quilters jumping into the wonderful world of machine thread painting.
Download or read book Make and Mend written by Jessica Marquez and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles. Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner.
Book Synopsis The Weaving Explorer by : Deborah Jarchow
Download or read book The Weaving Explorer written by Deborah Jarchow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving is a highly accessible craft — over, under is the basic technique — but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful — and functional — creations.
Download or read book Home Sweet Home written by Carolyn Pearce and published by Country Bumpkin Publications. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch a delightful workbox in the shape of a whimsical English cottage with this stunning design from Carolyn Pearce.
