Scandinavian Folk Designs

Scandinavian Folk Designs
Author: Lis Bartholm
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 49
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486255786

With 155 traditional motifs to choose from — all adapted by noted Danish designer Lis Bartholm — today's artists and craftspeople can re-create many of the lovely patterns that ornamented domestic furnishings generations ago.

Folk Art Designs

Folk Art Designs
Author: Jane Greenwood
Publisher: Search Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Decoration and ornament
ISBN: 9781844480166

This is a source of ideas for all craftspeople and artists. The designs are copyright-free and can be photocopied, traced, coloured, adapted or used as inspiration for creating one's own designs.

American Folk Art Designs & Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople

American Folk Art Designs & Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople
Author: Joseph D'Addetta
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 98
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486247171

Today's artists, designers, and craftspeople turn to the charming and distinctive motifs of early American folk art time and time again for design inspiration. This rich collection includes more than 170 authentic designs adapted from objects in museums and private collections — from quilts, embroidery, and appliqué work to watercolor paintings, tinware, and gravestones. Captions provide information on the original objects from which the designs were drawn, the medium used, region of origin, and approximate date.

101 Folk Art Designs for Counted Cross-Stitch and Other Needlecrafts

101 Folk Art Designs for Counted Cross-Stitch and Other Needlecrafts
Author: Carter Houck
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1982-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780486243696

101 authentic charted folk designs in a wide array of lovely representations with many suggestions for effective use. Designs can be easily used for needlepoint, cross-stitch, latch-hooking or any form of counted thread embroidery. Introduction. 2 color photos on covers.

Creative Folk Art and Beyond

Creative Folk Art and Beyond
Author: Flora Waycott
Publisher: Walter Foster
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2017-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1633223922

Get creative with the Scandinavian concept of hygge (hoo-gah) and create your own whimsical, colorful artwork inspired by folk art with Creative Folk Art and Beyond! Continuing the hugely popular Creative… and Beyond series, Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia… and beyond! Inspired by the concept of hygge (an idea similar to coziness), Creative Folk Art and Beyond includes creative prompts,easy exercises, and step-by-step projects that embrace all things Scandinavian. No matter your skill level, you can learn how to draw and paint beautiful, colorful art using a variety of accessible, affordable supplies. Starting off with basic tools, materials, techniques, and color basics, Creative Folk Art and Beyond then jumps into tips and exercises that will have you drawing and painting your favorite folk-art designs in no time. This book is a must-have for any "Scandophile" or folk-art enthusiast!

Swedish Folk Art

Swedish Folk Art
Author: Kulturhuset (Stockholm, Sweden)
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1994
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This volume celebrates the richness of folk art in Sweden, from traditional peasant art to modern design. It illustrates the many facets of Swedish style and culture, exploring the ways in which Sweden's traditional heritage and contemporary design and decorative arts are connected.

European Folk Art Designs

European Folk Art Designs
Author: Marty Noble
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-03-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486145433

This handsome collection contains scores of unique images based on folk art designs created by artists of Austria, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Switzerland, and other European countries. Adapted from authentic sources, 265 original renderings depict scores of charming motifs incorporating florals, wildlife, riders on horseback, mythical figures, men and women in traditional costumes, and religious and secular motifs. Ideal for adding a touch of Old World flavor to a variety of projects, these eye-catching, stylized designs appear in assorted configurations, among them borders, squares, circles, medallions, and rectangles. Painstakingly reproduced and attractively presented, the designs represent a valuable resource of inspirational and practical art. The collection will be a major addition to the bookshelves of artists, designer, and craftworkers.

American Folk Art Designs

American Folk Art Designs
Author: Joseph D'Addetta
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486997871

This collection of 309 authentic American folk art motifs (1710–1910) includes flowers, fruits, border designs, human figures, animals, birds, and more, rendered from textiles, furniture, paintings, tinware, ceramics, embroidery, and other sources.

Punchneedle Embroidery

Punchneedle Embroidery
Author: Barbara Kemp
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579908898

Step-by-step instructions in punchneedle embroidery, with patterns for creating works of folk art.

Modern Folk Embroidery

Modern Folk Embroidery
Author: Nancy Nicholson
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2016-11-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446374661

“Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique). Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 30 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The projects are divided between felt and fabric sections and include: pin cushion, lampshade, tote bag, cushion, table runner, coaster and pinafore. Nancy’s distinctive folk art style perfectly captures this trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. “I was blown away by the beautiful photography, the lovely, easy-to-follow projects dripping with inspiration, and the conversational tone of the writing . . . The instructions to make up the projects are clear and easy to follow.” —Kate & Rose