A Picture Book of English Embroideries

A Picture Book of English Embroideries
Author: Anon
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1473355311

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

English Medieval Embroidery

English Medieval Embroidery
Author: Clare Browne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780300259988

An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530) In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international demand and can be traced in Continental sources as opus anglicanum (English work). Essays by leading experts explore the embroideries' artistic and social context, while catalogue entries examine individual masterpieces. Medieval embroiderers lived in a tightly knit community in London, and many were women who can be identified by name. Comparisons between their work and contemporary painting challenge modern assumptions about the hierarchy of artistic media. Contributors consider an outstanding range of examples, highlighting their craftsmanship and exploring the world in which they were created.

Embroideries from an English Garden

Embroideries from an English Garden
Author: Carol Andrews
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9780903585347

A colorful collection of 15 projects aimed at embroiderers of all levels of experience Here is a celebration of colorful projects in surface embroidery celebrating the seasonal flowers and fruits of the English garden. The book combines surface techniques with traditional designs in an exciting way, producing depth and other realistic effects which will delight and instruct embroiderers of all levels of experience. Full instructions, working diagrams, and color illustrations are used to explain the projects, while a separate section on stitches and techniques provides additional support.

English Embroideries of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

English Embroideries of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries
Author: Mary M. Brooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9781854441935

These textiles provide both documentation on the development of needlework and serve as a social history. Included are pictorial panels, a box, samplers, costume items and fanciful novelty pieces from the Ashmolean Museum's fine embroidery collection.

Embroidered Garden Flowers

Embroidered Garden Flowers
Author: Kazuko Aoki
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 161180454X

A whimsical field guide to embroidered flowers. Working through a full growing season, from spring to autumn, the sixty-three flower varieties presented here offer a full garden of cherished blooms. From pansies and lilies-of-the-valley to poppies, zinnias, and campanulas, the flowers presented here feature buds, blooms, and roots in stunning detail and charming color combinations. As an avid gardener and seasoned embroiderer, Kazuko Aoki presents a beautiful blending of her twin passions through designs that are clearly rendered with an appreciation for intricacies and a delight in the subject. With artistic photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Embroidered Garden Flowers is a treasure trove that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced sewers alike.