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Beschreibung
Hardanger embroidery, which originated centuries ago in Scandinavia, has a rich and fascinating tradition. Its eight-pointed star is a universal symbol found in embroidery as far away as India. Gathered in this volume are all the hardanger stitches, techniques, and designs any embroiderer could wish for, along with 50 stunning projects, from samplers and bookmarks to a wedding cushion and a christening gown. Along with classic white designs, there are projects using colored and metallic threads, and even beads. With everything from basic stitches, such as kloster blocks, to intricate tassels and Maltese crosses, this is a comprehensive guide to hardanger.
Hardanger embroidery, which originated centuries ago in Scandinavia, has a rich and fascinating tradition. Its eight-pointed star is a universal symbol found in embroidery as far away as India. Gathered in this volume are all the hardanger stitches, techniques, and designs any embroiderer could wish for, along with 50 stunning projects, from samplers and bookmarks to a wedding cushion and a christening gown. Along with classic white designs, there are projects using colored and metallic threads, and even beads. With everything from basic stitches, such as kloster blocks, to intricate tassels and Maltese crosses, this is a comprehensive guide to hardanger.
Über den Autor
Gina Marion has been embroidering since she was a child and is self-taught in hardanger. Her first book, Creative Hardanger, has been accepted worldwide as one of the best on hardanger, both because of its beautiful projects and its easy-to-follow and accurate instruction. Gina lives in Canberra, Australia.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Basteln & Handarbeiten
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781863513432
ISBN-10: 1863513434
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Marion, Gina
Hersteller: Sally Milner Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 258 x 184 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Gina Marion
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2005
Gewicht: 0,481 kg
Artikel-ID: 108233742