Treasury of Smocking Designs (Dover Embroidery, Needlepoint)

A.S. Holland

ISBN 10: 0486249913 / ISBN 13: 9780486249919

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., United States, Tunbridge Wells, 2003

Accomplished needleworkers will welcome this collection of 24 beautiful smocking patterns by the noted embroidery designer, plus clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams for dozens of lovely stitches. Make an exquisite yoke, a pocket for a favorite blouse, ornament pillows, evening purses, and countless other items. 68 black-and-white illustrations. 24 color illustrations on covers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR005211437

Inhaltsangabe:

Smocking, the venerable English peasant craft dating from the late eighteenth century, was a needle technique originally used to adorn the traditional rural work chemise. Today's needleworkers will welcome this collection of 22 beautiful smocking patterns by noted designer Allyne Holland, as well as an informative discussion of smocking traditions, materials, fabric preparation, stitching techniques, and all the finishing touches.
Make an exquisite yoke or a pocket for a favorite blouse, ornament pillows and evening bags, embellish children's clothing with baskets or butterflies, and create countless other special items using the charming patterns provided. Ranging in difficulty from intermediate to advanced, the patterns divide into four basic groups: Geometric Smocking, Cross-Over Combinations, popular Picture Smocking, and Advanced Designs. Choose from "Victorian Memories," "Katie's Best," "Magic," "Rosina's Garden," "Madeira Lace," and many other beautiful designs.
A valuable section on stitching techniques presents clear step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams for dozens of straight stitches, wave stitches, stitch combinations, and decorative or accent embroidery stitches — including cable stitch, honeycomb stitch, trellis stitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy stitch, and many more. In addition, you'll find easy-to-follow smocking graphs for each design, stitch keys, and a useful glossary of smocking terms.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Treasury of Smocking Designs (Dover ...
Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., United States, Tunbridge Wells
Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Good