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Icelandic Patterns in Needlepoint
Author: Jona Sparey
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
Published: 1994-08-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780517129517
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Traditional Icelandic Embroidery
Author: Elsa E. Guðjónsson
Publisher: University of Iceland Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Traditional Icelandic Embroidery has been out of print for almost a decade and is now available in revised edition. The main text contains a survey of the history of Icelandic traditional embroidery from the earliest times to the middle of the nineteenth century, emphasizing extant embroideries preserved in the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik. Included are fifty-four photographs in full color of embroideries and twenty-four pages of original patterns, all in the National Museum of Iceland, and an extensive updated bibliography of relevant books and articles. Also included are eight pages with stitch diagrams and descriptions of how to work the various techniques used in the embroideries, and twenty-four plates of traditional Icelandic squared embroidery designs.
Iceland
Author: Francis R. McBride
Publisher: Oxford, England : Clio Press
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 396
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Republic of iceland, situated near the Arctic Circle, comprises one large island and numerous smaller ones. Iceland became independent in 1944 and is a founder-member of the Nordic Council, and a member of NATO and the Council for Europe. Iceland is the most geologically active country in the world, with geysers, volcanoes, hot springs, glaciers, and spectacular waterfalls. This descriptive, annotated bibliography provides an updated listing of significant books and articles about Iceland.
Kaffe Fassett's Pattern Library
Author: Kaffe Fassett
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9781561586639
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This treasury of knitting patterns by internationally recognized knitwear designer Kaffe Fassett is the first of its kind. Known for his brilliant color combinations and innovative designs, Fassett has selected some of his most exquisite pieces for inclusion here. Detailed charts guide readers who want to duplicate the patterns, and a chapter on designing you own patterns is included.- Best-selling author and designer Kaffe Fassett has been producing knitwear designs for more than 30 years.- 350 color photos, including close-up color swatches, illustrate the patterns.- A visual feast for Fassett's followers--and anyone who loves beautiful knitting.
Needlework as Art
Author: M. Alford
Publisher:
Published: 2016-07-13
Total Pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9783741195167
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Needlework as art is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Simple Crocheting
Author: Erika Knight
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2012-06-19
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1250016215
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains twenty projects designed for the beginner, each project teaches a new stitch and adds on to crochet techniques already learned from previous projects.
Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery
Author: Claudia Riiff Finseth
Publisher: Thomas Allen Publishers
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780931397219
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Stitchcraft
Author: Gayla Partridge
Publisher: Blue Star Press
Published: 2021-10-19
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1950968685
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Step inside the enchanted world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book! Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of vintage anatomical artwork, floral design, palmistry, Ouija, and oddities from the natural world to create magical, witchy twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary, stylized photography and detailed close-ups of designs, the embroidery art in Stitchcraft is entirely achievable with basic stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting beginners and expert crafters alike. Stitchcraft features: • 30 intricate embroidery designs, using a combination of nine basic stitches • Insights from the author on how she created each piece • 30 basic patterns to get you started embroidering your own version of her designs From the anatomy of a snake to floral skulls, from palmistry hands to botanical hearts, readers will be inspired to recreate Partridge’s spellbinding designs and to make them their own.
Nordic Knits with Birger Berge
Author: Birger Berge
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-27
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781646010349
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →29-year-old Norwegian Birger Berge has become something of a social celebrity from sharing pictures of his knitting on Instagram. The Bergen-based knitter has built a global following of almost 36,800 on the photo sharing platform.
