Charted Peasant Designs from Saxon Transylvania

Charted Peasant Designs from Saxon Transylvania
Author: Emil Sigerus
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 62
Release: 1977-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486234258

A century ago, a folk art enthusiast collected these ornate, highly stylized designs from among a now-dispersed community of ethnic Germans residing in Transylvania. Nearly 200 designs include birds, flowers, mythical creatures, and other motifs in styles ranging from simple to complex and in themes from medieval to modern. Easily adapted to other crafts projects.

Celtic Animals Charted Designs

Celtic Animals Charted Designs
Author: Ina Kliffen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1996-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780486291253

Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.

Celtic Charted Designs

Celtic Charted Designs
Author: Co Spinhoven
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486157199

Over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, and other authentic Celtic sources: spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, more.

Early American Embroidery Designs

Early American Embroidery Designs
Author: Elizabeth M. Townshend
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1985-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486249468

This rare treasury of original embroidery designs dates from early days of the Republic. Nearly 200 beautiful and functional floral, vine, and basket motifs are featured in repeat patterns, spot designs, and more. While most of the patterns were probably intended for use with silk threads, several are particularly effective worked in wool.

Charted Patterns of the German Renaissance

Charted Patterns of the German Renaissance
Author: Susan Johnson
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-12-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781790777624

This very early "Modelbuch" (needlework pattern book) was first published in 1589, most likely in Germany. Originally produced for lacemakers and weavers, these patterns were quickly adapted to counted techniques by needleworkers. You'll find them perfect for your own needlepoint, counted cross stitch, beadwork and filet crochet projects.

Celtic Cross Stitch

Celtic Cross Stitch
Author: Gail Lawther
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1996
Genre: Cross-stitch
ISBN: 9780715302729

This book presents 30 projects using traditional Celtic art designs. Projects range from simple cards and pictures, a cushion and a rug, to an embroidered border for a wedding dress. Included is a separate section on Celtic alphabets.

Egyptian Charted Designs

Egyptian Charted Designs
Author: Julie S. Hasler
Publisher: Dover Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Cross-stitch
ISBN: 9780486273259

Over 50 color-coded charts of needlework designs with ancient Egyptian themes: sarcophagus, Egyptian cat, scarab, winged serpent, many more. Instructions, 16 how-to diagrams.