Celtic Needlepoint [Paperback]

Alice Starmore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

The dazzling artistry and consummate craftsmanship of the Celts has provided us with some of the finest treasures of the ancient world. In this glorious book, Celtic art and ornament--from intricate jewelry to illuminated manuscripts--fire the imagination of a superbly talented designer. Finding in needlepoint the perfect medium for exploring the elaborate detail and delicate fluidity of Celtic art, Alice Starmore has produced a magnificent collection of original designs. Stonework, interlacing key patterns, knotwork, spirals, and plant and animal forms all provide fertile ground for exquisite needlepoint creations worked in rich, glowing colors. Designs range from cushions and belts to a bookmark, rug, stool cover, and chair seat. There are detailed instructions and easy-to-follow charts, and a conversion chart offers a further selection of yarns. There is also a comprehensive lesson in all the basic needlepoint techniques. Featuring100 color photos, this is a book to inspire and delight all needleworkers. Alice Starmore is a prominent knitwear designer and author; among her books are The Celtic Collection and Fishermen's Sweaters.

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About the Author

Alice Starmore is a leading knitwear designer and author of books that include The Celtic Collection, Fishermen's Sweaters and Celtic Needlepoint also published by Collins and Brown. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157076154X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761546
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lush, rich, luxurious, July 16, 2001

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T. L. Shea (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celtic Needlepoint (Paperback)

These are just some of the words that will come to mind when you see the patterns in this book. Alice Starmore is a genius at bringing simple patterns to life with vivid colorways. Many of the patterns can be used for other projects or crafts, for example, using variagated yarns and converting a cushion to a sweater. There are patterns for all skill levels, from a bookmark to a rug. The photography is wonderful as well, and all of the items are placed in beautiful still-lifes. Alice Staremore's Celtic Needlepoint makes as nice a coffee-table book as pattern book. Highly recommended for lovers of fiber arts as well as Celtic arts.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book on Celtic Needlework, August 14, 1997

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This review is from: Celtic Needlepoint (Hardcover)

Alice Starmore has written an excellent book on Celtic Needlework, that includes Key & Spiral Patterns, Knotwork, Bird & Tree and Animal Patterns. Each project is wonderfully illustrated with large colour charts and detailed technical advice. I enjoyed changing the colours and inventing my own special touch

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Needlepoint Book, February 21, 2011

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Kathryn Stever (Margate, FL, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celtic Needlepoint (Hardcover)

I would recommend this book if you are looking for celtic patterns in geometric designs. It is well written and has graphic photos. Excellent product.