Embroidery from a Country Barn: 28 Stitching Ideas Combining Crewel Work, Applique and Quilting

A craft book of practical application which aims to help embroiderers of all ages and ability. Central to the book is the barn on the Bett property where the three authors meet regularly to stitch and dream up new projects. The projects are distinctive for their original use of vivid colours and varying textures and include designs for everyday items such as the strutting goose tea-cosy, the deer deer hot-water bottle cover, the Dr Wark shoe bag. There are also works with their origins in family history and the traditions of other countries such as the Dowager's wrap and the provencal-prompted garlanded antimacassar. Techniques such as crewel work, applique and box-making are used throughout and there are five quilts to stitch. Each project lists the materials required with step-by-step instructions, templates, and black and white illustrations.

Title - Embroidery from a Country Barn: 28 Stitching Ideas Combining Crewel Work, Applique and Quilting

Edition -

Author - Lou Stinson,Gail Bett,Deborah McNab

ISBN 13 - 9781863736190

Imprint - Allen & Unwin

Publisher - Allen & Unwin

Date Published - 01/04/1994

Prize -

No. of pages - 128

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 210 x 285 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English