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| Author | : Elisa Ricci |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2021-01-08 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1528761715 |
OLD ITALIAN LACE. Volume I. Originally published in 1913. How can we discover the first origin of an art so modest as to be content to remain almost exclusively feminine and anonymous, flourishing in the silence of the cloister and the quiet of the fireside The meek nun stitching at an altar-cloth, or the young mother happy in the preparation of babyclothes and trimming the fine Iinen with the new form of embroidery, were all unconsciously building up the foundation of the History of Lace, and did not think of dating their handiwork. But since there are people who believe the art of lacemaking to be co-eval with that of embroidery, while others affirm that it is of Italian invention and relatively modern, it may be worth while to seek the truth from two impartial sources among documents - inventories, trousseaux lists or deeds of distinguished families apportioning property - and old pictures. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those datin
| Author | : Elisa Ricci |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 470 |
| Release | : 1913 |
| Genre | : Lace and lace making |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Elisa Ricci |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2021-01-08 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1528761723 |
OLD ITALIAN LACE. Volume II. Originally published in 1913. INTRODUCTION: THE two laces of Italy are like two sisters, needle-made lace being the elder and bobbin-made the younger or, to use another figure of speech, needle-lace is the classic tongue of Italy and the bobbin-make is its provincial dialect clear, vivacious, emphatic, sharing the merits and defects of the populace. Our needle-laces are each and every one of Venetian origin, if we except the drawn-thread work of Sicily, which is more embroidery than lace and take their names from the manner in which they are worked reticello, punto - tagliato, punto in aria, i.e. mesh-stitch, cut linen work, stitch in the air. The bobbin-or pillow-laces are described as being Venetian, or Genoese, or Milanese, or of Abruzzi according to the places whence they spring, and it is interesting to notice how tenaciously they cling to the characteristics of their respective birthplaces. As might be expected from their popular origin, they are less
| Author | : Jacqueline Peter |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Craft |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-01-28 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780764358692 |
The supportive, detailed guide that crafters want for frustration-free learning of all the basics, including core techniques and 40 different patterns.
| Author | : Singer Sewing Machine Company |
| Publisher | : Open Chain Pub |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 1941 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780932086198 |
Presents over one hundred lessons in machine embroidery techniques, ranging from cording and openwork to lace and beadwork, using a straight-stitch machine
| Author | : Patricia Read |
| Publisher | : B T Batsford Limited |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 1996 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780713481587 |
Using these magnificent instructions and patterns, create beautiful decorated braids like those used in early Milanese lace. Sew both traditional and modern pieces, and experiment with new ideas while you increase your skill.
| Author | : Elisa Ricci |
| Publisher | : Dover |
| Total Pages | : 102 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
Sharply detailed photographs depict glories of reticello, lacis, Venetian point, other needle-made and bobbin laces 16th 18th centuries. Copyright-free. "
| Author | : Susan Van Allen |
| Publisher | : Travelers' Tales |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 2014-09-18 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1609520971 |
Following the critically acclaimed 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, Susan Van Allen adds new gems to her selection of the best spots for female travelers in Italy's most popular cities, (Rome, Florence, and Venice), along with enticing Golden Day itineraries to make vacation dreams come true. Like a savvy traveler girlfriend whispering in your ear, she guides readers to masterpieces where women are glorified — from Rome's Pieta to Florence's Birth of Venus, best spots for wine tasting, chocolate, and gelato, artisan shopping experiences to meet leather craftsmen or glass blowers, and places for adventures — from rolling pasta to rowing like a gondolier. Plus, there are fresh, practical tips, giving readers insider's secrets for what to pack, the best places to get their hair styled, and how to bargain for souvenirs. Whatever your mood or budget, whether it's your first or 21st visit to Italy, 50 Places in Rome, Florence, and Venice Every Woman Should Go opens the door to extraordinary experiences that fully immerse travelers in the beautiful, fascinating, and delicious pleasures of the Bel Paese.
| Author | : Caroline Atwater Mason |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 546 |
| Release | : 1909 |
| Genre | : Italy |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : William Swan Sonnenschein |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 844 |
| Release | : 1926 |
| Genre | : Best books |
| ISBN | : |
