Crewel Embroidery [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Sue Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2001

Recreate the glorious shapes and textures of the past--flora and fauna--in magnificent crewel embroidery. Flowers with a Jacobean twist (such as Tudor roses); luscious fruit, like ripe strawberries and pomegranates; rabbits, lions, unicorns, and other creatures in historical guises; even the Tree of Life and the Garden of Eden: stitch all these breathtaking images on natural linen, using fine two-ply yarn. Colors range from classical to contemporary, and each section features a stunning project--from a waistcoat to a fire screen.

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About the Author

Sue Hawkins is a well-known needlework designer and author, with her own kit company Needleworks. Sue is a regular contributor to needlecraft magazines, and is the author of Heavenly Handmade Bags (D&C, 2006). She is also the Technical Director of the Cross Stitch Guild. Sue lives in the Cotswolds. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715310747
• ISBN-13: 978-0715310748
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST EMBROIDERY BOOKS I HAVE EVER HAD, June 8, 2007

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This review is from: Crewel Embroidery (Hardcover)

THIS BOOK IS RICH. IT CONTAINS PATTERNS, PROJECTS WITH INSTRUCTION AND ILLUSTRATION I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERY EMBROIDER.