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Author : Sandra Counahan
Publisher : Mercier Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Traditional Irish Embroidery written by Sandra Counahan and published by Mercier Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first how-to book for traditional Irish Embroidery
Author : Jane Houston-Almqvist
Publisher : Colin Smythe Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780851055121
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (551 download)
Download or read book Mountmellick Work written by Jane Houston-Almqvist and published by Colin Smythe Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountmellick work is probably the best known style of Irish white embroidery. The richly decorative patterns of thick cotton thread depict natural forms, especially the abundant flora of the area. Although the practice has declined, the old paper pattern
Author : Yvette Stanton
Publisher : Bowtie; Manning Partnership
ISBN 13 : 9780975767726
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (677 download)
Download or read book Mountmellick Embroidery written by Yvette Stanton and published by Bowtie; Manning Partnership. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountmellick embroidery: its history and style, how to make it, projects to make.
Author : Courtney Davis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486260594
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (65 download)
Download or read book Celtic Iron-On Transfer Patterns written by Courtney Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-08-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appealing collection of 65 easy-to-apply iron-on transfer patterns featuring finely balanced Celtic designs that range from simple fretwork to elaborate wreaths, borders and frames that imaginatively incorporate animals and plants. Apply to any flat surface that absorbs ink. Easy-to-follow instructions tell how to transfer designs that can be used for crewel work, fabric painting, appliqué, wood burning and other crafts.
Author : Yusai Fukuyama
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780713483291
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Tambour Work written by Yusai Fukuyama and published by B. T. Batsford Limited. This book was released on 1987 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tambour work is a form of chain stitch, a favoured technique for decorative bead-embroidered tulle laces such as Carrickmacross and Limerick. This book demonstrates basic techniques for thread, bead and net embroidery and includes a design resource of traditional and contemporary ideas.
Author : Alice Kettle
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0713688688
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (136 download)
Download or read book Machine Stitch written by Alice Kettle and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book collection culls the expertise of academics and the actual embroidery machines archives of Manchester Metropolitan University in Great Britain whose specialist embroidery department has been instrumental in artistic and educational innovations in textiles since the 1960s. This book is the definitive record of the vast number of machines from the traditional Irish Embroidery machines to the latest generation of computerized sewing machines and features a rich and fascinating record of the machines themselves and the samples and artwork that were produced on them. Each contributor gives their own individual perspective on machine stitch and the book illustrates how key machines can be applied to the artistic, industrial and domestic practice and shows how to combine techniques and develop new ideas in machine embroidery, a creative medium that is flourishing in both design and production.
Author : Doris Campbell Preston
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486247083
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries written by Doris Campbell Preston and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1984-09-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reticella work, carricmacross lace, princess lace, and other traditional techniques developed by lace-makers in Ireland, England, Spain, and other countries resulted in finished pieces of unrivaled beauty that continue to inspire needlecrafters. Now needleworkers can learn to make exquisite lace and net embroidery in styles that originated in the centuries-old lace-making centers of Europe. This volume is a classic guide to the single-thread-and-needle styles of lace-making: complete instructions and clear stitch diagrams explain how to make both needle-run and needlepoint laces. In sections of their own, tatting and Irish crochet receive the same clear treatment. Even the fascinating history of lace-making is covered in some detail, and excellent advice on the care of lace is given in conclusion. With this versatile sourcebook for reference, you, too, can create the special pieces of a lifetime: bridal veils, elegant gowns, shirts and blouses, shawls, scarves, curtains, table and bed linens. Among the lovely lace and net embroidery designs in this easy-to-follow guide, you'll find geometrics, florals, sprays, lovers' knots and other pattern classics. The lace-making art is not lost, just waiting to be rediscovered in this wonderful volume and revived in your capable hands.
Author : Courtney Davis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486412296
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Celtic and Old Norse Designs written by Courtney Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artists, illustrators, designers, and craftspeople in search of exceptionally bold and inventive motifs will find them in this versatile treasury brimming with 125 royalty-free designs. Taken from authentic Celtic and Old Norse sources, they include an amazing array of birds, human figures, and mythological creatures, all ingeniously woven into an intricate network of spirals and interlacings. Meticulously adapted from artwork that graced ancient rune stones and religious symbols, furniture, manuscripts, bronze mirrors, sword hilts, cooking utensils, and other artifacts, the illustrations depict a crucifix; decorative creatures that adorned the pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels; interwoven designs from stone crosses of Ireland, Scotland, and Cornwall; and many other designs and motifs. Convenient and inexpensive, this collection offers inspiration and a wealth of immediately usable dramatic ornamentation rich in character and distinctive in content.
Author : Patrick Weston Joyce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book A Smaller Social History of Ancient Ireland written by Patrick Weston Joyce and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Máire Treanor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891656903
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (569 download)
Download or read book Clones Lace written by Máire Treanor and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface to second edition -- Réamhrá - foreword --The story of clones lace -- How to make clones lace -- Twenty-one motifs -- Some edgings -- Working with linen -- Irish crochet -- Twelve projects -- Footnotes.
Author : Melissa Corry
Publisher : Martingale
ISBN 13 : 1604685565
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Irish Chain Quilts written by Melissa Corry and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain--known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding results Explore a variety of construction methods--options include traditional and improvisational piecing as well as fusible appliqué Learn to use squares, rectangles, wonky shapes, dots, and even flowers to create one-of-a-kind Irish Chain designs
Author : Cari Buziak
Publisher : Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 048682862X
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)
Download or read book Whimsical Cross-Stitch written by Cari Buziak and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Book of the Month Club's Crafter's Choice! Cross-stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! These more than 130 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage to kitschy, so there's something here for everyone. All are designed to fit into a 6-inch or smaller embroidery hoop, making them quick projects that can be finished in an evening or weekend. If you're feeling ambitious, the small designs can be assembled to form a larger piece. Patterns are organized according to theme: animals; designs, including flowers and snowflakes; home and hearth, consisting of more than 40 patterns that range from a patchwork heart and an antique sewing machine to teapots, a watering can, and variations on "home sweet home"; nature; and charming patterns for special occasions. A brief introductory section offers advice on getting started, tools and supplies, and stitching. "A treat! Cross-stitchers will love this book." — Christian Fiction and More
Author : Thérèse de Dillmont
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 048616344X
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)
Download or read book Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace written by Thérèse de Dillmont and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crocheters at every level of expertise will appreciate these versatile patterns and their complete instructions for 30 motifs, 12 intricate grounds, and a variety of traditional footings and borders. 100 photos.
Author : Vawn Corrigan
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788491092
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (884 download)
Download or read book Irish Aran written by Vawn Corrigan and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish Aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, even though the connection to our rocky outcroppings in the Atlantic Ocean may be long forgotten. Aran grew up in the harsh environment of the Aran Islands where everyday wear consisted of home-spun fabrics and knits. Today Aran survives as part of a rich craft heritage and as high and slow fashion on the catwalks of the world. Vawn Corrigan explores the history, mythology and growth of this iconic design in this beautiful and informative hardback book.
Author : Lora Irish
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781565239265
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (392 download)
Download or read book Great Book of Celtic Patterns written by Lora Irish and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides historical overview of Celtic art; step-by-step instructions for creating twists, braids, and knotted lines; over 200 patterns; a guide to using color in your work; and a gallery of the author's art using Celtic knot work"--
Author : Fintan Vallely
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814788028
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)
Download or read book The Companion to Irish Traditional Music written by Fintan Vallely and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Companion to Irish Traditional Music is not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast and session player, it also provides a unique resource for every library, school and home with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities and history of Irish traditional music and song."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Gail Lawther
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715302729
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Celtic Cross Stitch written by Gail Lawther and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents 30 projects using traditional Celtic art designs. Projects range from simple cards and pictures, a cushion and a rug, to an embroidered border for a wedding dress. Included is a separate section on Celtic alphabets.
