Heirlooms In Needlepoint: 50 Classic Original Designs [Paperback]

Sue Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1997

"...adaptations of designs from antique textiles and other decorative objects with an eclectic range of styles from Tudor to Middle Eastern....Many are intended as pillows and small accessories...designs are charted in color or black and white, and some include crewel embroidery as well as counted thread stitchery....Finished items and the pieces that provided the original inspirations are all pictured in color, and Hawkins gives supplies and yarn requirements for each project....This is an excellent collection of high-quality designs."--Library Journal. 128 pages (all in color), 9 x 9 1/2.

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From Library Journal

Hawkins drew on her experience with a dealer in 17th-century embroidery in making her own adaptations of designs from antique textiles and other decorative objects with an eclectic range of styles from Tudor to Middle Eastern. Many are intended as pillows and small accessories, although one striking pattern is for a chessboard with matching box for chessmen. The designs are charted in color or black and white, and some include crewel embroidery as well as counted thread stitchery. Finished items and the pieces that provided the original inspirations are all pictured in color, and Hawkins gives supplies and yarn requirements for each project. This is an excellent collection of high-quality designs.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853686182
• ISBN-13: 978-1853686184
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,399,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, December 30, 1999

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This review is from: Heirlooms In Needlepoint: 50 Classic Original Designs (Paperback)

This is the only needlpoint book I have ever bought that had more than one or two designs that were worth making. The Magic Carpet, Tunisian and Oriental designs are all stunning and the author offers suggestions for multiple uses and colour schemes. I can't wait to get started!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Heirlooms in Needlepoint, October 17, 2001

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bd "bdianes" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heirlooms In Needlepoint: 50 Classic Original Designs (Paperback)

This was quite a surprise for the price. I am quite picky with my needlepoint books and what I bother to purchase. This was done differently than any other of them I own. Usually there is discussion for inspiration and the chart. The entire book may have the similar theme, page after page. This book by Sue Hawkins is really interesting in that it covers various themes- Tudor, Tunisian, Victorian, Shakespearian, Orient, 16th century, patchwork, and even a bargello. There are photographs of the items as usual, but often instead of only charting the needlepoint, there are actual full sized drawings to transfer to canvas easily so that is very neat I think! I bought this sight unseen- a dangerous practice indeed- but am very happy to own it.

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite needlework book, November 8, 2011

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Betty Ann "BA" (Rocky Mountains) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heirlooms In Needlepoint: 50 Classic Original Designs (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. The patterns are interesting and you can make little pieces as well as big ones. The cover does not show what in my opinion are the best patterns in the book. The instructions are clear and what I have made has worked up exactly as shown.