Needlework through History

Needlework through History
Author: Catherine Amoroso Leslie
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2007-04-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0313342474

Needlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic ideals throughout time and geography. Needlework traditions are often associated with rituals and celebrations of life events. Often-overlooked by historians, practicing needlework and creating needlework objects provides insights to the history of everyday life. Needlework techniques traveled with merchants and explorers, creating a legacy of cross-cultural exchange. Some techniques are virtually universal and others are limited to a small geographical area. Settlers brought traditions which were sometimes re-invented as indigenous arts. This volume of approximately 75 entries is a comprehensive resource on techniques and cultural traditions for students, information professionals, and collectors.

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, 5th Edition
Author: Paula Simmons
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1612129803

Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.

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F-O
Author: Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1636
Release: 1990
Genre: Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN:

Easy, Beautiful Handmade Rag Rugs

Easy, Beautiful Handmade Rag Rugs
Author: Deana David
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1637411219

Easy and fun for everyone of all ages, learn everything you need to know about the timeless craft of making rag rugs! No loom, no machines, and no crocheting required, this engaging and accessible project guide will show you step-by-step how to make beautiful rag rug crafts completely by hand from start to finish. Opening with complete overviews on five different rug-making techniques – from rug hooking and punch needle rugs to prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs – you’ll then learn how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is then included for you finally make your very own handmade floor rugs, pillows, wall hangings, and more! Upcycle scrap materials and fabrics into beautiful rugs as you discover and fall in love with this sustainable craft!