Author: Pamela, Warner

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 176

Release Date: 28-05-2002

Details: Product Description Miniature embroideries from the Tudor age-all richly patterned and historically correct-are a brilliant touch in period dolls' houses. From sumptuous bed hangings and elaborate screens to imaginative, skillfully produced chair covers, footstools, and cushions, the variety will amaze and inspire. Canvaswork, stumpwork, crewelwork, and blackwork are just some of the techniques employed, and instructions cover design transfers, bonding, coloring, and finishing. Among the splendid pieces: Oxburgh Bed Hangings, originally stitched by Queen Mary of Scots, with panels featuring dozens of animal, floral, fruit, and other motifs; a glittering Gold Trellis Bedcover and Pillow; a Landscape Carpet (from an original in the Victoria and Albert Museum), and decorative mirror frames, pincushions, and a Millefleurs screen. From Library Journal According to data from the Miniatures Industry Association of America, there are more than 300,000 miniatures collectors in the United States today. Many of these collectors concentrate on dollhouses from a particular historical period and search for home furnishings from that era. Warner's third book of historically accurate projects for miniature embroidery covers the period in English history from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. Canvas work and stump work were very popular in the upper echelons of British society, and the embroidery threads of choice were often made of silk and metal. Warner includes a number of patterns for bed hangings, covers, and pillows as well as screens, pictures, carpets, wall hangings, and samplers. Some of the techniques covered include needlepoint, crewel, stump work, and black work. An accomplished needlework teacher and embroidery restorer, Warner based the projects featured in this book on pieces found in museums. This is not for beginning embroiderers, but experienced miniature needleworkers will be thrilled with this offering. For historical textile collections and large public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English