Cross Stitch Art Nouveau [Paperback]

Barbara Hammett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2008

Cross Stitch Art Nouveau revisits the timelessly popular Art Nouveau style with a fantastic new collection of cross stitch designs inspired by the period's most instantly recognisable artists. Each of the ten chapters features designs inspired by the work of a well-known Art Nouveau designer translated beautifully into cross stitch. Projects include framed pictures, cushions, bags and even a table runner.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Barbara Hammet began her career teaching arts and crafts, and history of art. She runs her own business, Wessex Embroidery Collection, designing and selling kits based on historic designs, and this is her sixth book to be published by David & Charles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles; 2 edition (August 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715326988
• ISBN-13: 978-0715326985
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One gorgeous book!!!!, January 20, 2009

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twig - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Stitch Art Nouveau (Paperback)

I'm a big cross stitch fan but rather picky about the books I buy. I purchased this book after seeing a few of the designs in Cross Stitcher magazine, and I am glad I did! This book is fantastic! There are many designers' Art Nouveau styles provided in beautiful large projects - Mucha, Mackintosh, Crane, Tiffany - and an unexpected surprise, a cross-stitch version of Klimt's 'The Kiss.' Any one of these projects is worth the cost of the book on its own, but not only are there a number of beautiful large designs, each designer is given a section for smaller pieces and decorations as well, inviting the reader to use them in whatever way they wish.

So beautiful. I can't wait to start stitching these designs!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CROSS STITCH -- INSPIRATIONAL AND DIFFERENT, May 20, 2009

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Marixstitch (The Beautiful Poconos, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cross Stitch Art Nouveau (Paperback)

If you are tired of the same old cross stitch books and patterns: THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! The graphs are easy to read and the pictures are absolutely beautiful! The completed items would fit in with any type of decor - even contemporary... WOW! I personally recommend this book to everyone who loves cross stitching! I am happy that I purchased this book and plan to stitch many of it's beautiful designs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars unique book, May 16, 2010

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yipee7374 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Stitch Art Nouveau (Paperback)

If people are looking for a different type of cross stitch book, i believe this book would satisfy their need. Barbara Hammet's book, Cross Stitch Art Nouveau, is a unique book having cross stitch designs by different artists such as Gustav Klimt, Alphomse Mucha and Louis Comfort Tiffany. There are ten chapters in this book and each chapter focuses on ten different artists in that era. My favorite design here is Gustav Klimt "The Kiss". I feel happy buying this book since the book offers designs that are not the usual. The level of difficulty of the designs varies. Some designs are simple, others are more difficult. I do hope others will enjoy this book as I do. Happy Stitching!