A Victorian Floral Alphabet: In Cross Stitch, Canvaswork and Crewel Embroidery - Hardcover

Hawkins, Sue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715304666 ISBN 13: 9780715304662

Publisher: David & Charles, 1998

Synopsis

Stitch a bouquet of floral projects! These gardens of embroidered flowers use cross stitch, silk, and canvaswork, and capture that classic Victorian style. Create a golden silk pillow that has a ruffled edge and small pink flowers and green leaves in the center. Stitch a flower onto the tiniest scrap of canvas, and turn it into a pincushion. Brighten the room with sunflowers, rest your head on a fragrant herb pillow, or slip your feet into some ornate slippers. Decorate your room with a picture done in crewel. Poems, folklore, and other charming tidbits of information enhance your Victorian experience. A Main Selection of BOMC's Crafters Choice Book Club.

About this title

From Library Journal:

Hawkins (Heirlooms in Needlepoint, LJ 10/15/97) presents charted floral embroidery patterns from anemone to zinnia as inspiration for the beginner through expert needleworker to use and adapt for a variety of finished projects. Each colored symbol chart can be used to accomplish any of the three techniques, leading to various stylized results. Color photography illustrates the patterns used in different finished pieces. Additional chapters discuss materials and techniques, including beading. Recommended.?JYL
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0715304666
• ISBN 13: 9780715304662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128