Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Hollis Greer Minor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

Do needlework inspired by one of the finest treasuries of decorative objects anywhere! Work these more than thirty beautiful projects in needlepoint, multi-stitch canvaswork, or counted cross-stitch--and adapt the colors to suit your decor. Make cushions from the English pastoral "Hill and Dale

design. Stitch a lavish, colorful cornucopia of acorns, vines, flowers, and fruits. Other stunning items include: Berlin Bouquet Cushions; Fishing Lady Embroideries; Victorian Country Garden Bouquets; Botanical Fruits Coast Set; Victorian Paisley; Yuletide Greetings--and more! 144 pages, 88 color illus., 20 b/w illus., 8 3/4 x 11 1/2.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715307053
• ISBN-13: 978-0715307052
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful patterns, inspiring and very readable!, January 26, 1999

By 

L. Chang - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur (Hardcover)

WOW - what a wonderful needlework book - I love everything about it. One of the neatest things about this book is it's not just oriented to one type of stitching - there are patterns for cross stitch as well as instructions for using decorative needlepoint stitches as an option. The projects are all beautifully presented with color charts.

Those of you that like traditional and historical patterns will find a lot to do in here. There are cushions, brick covers, a pretty stand up Angel figure, purse, handbag and much more. Just looking at the pictures gets the fingers itching to stitch!!

Wonderful color pictures and a very readable text of background info on all - Holly knows her historical needlework sources. I recommend this book highly.

Contents - Berlin Bouquets Fishing Lady Embroideries Beautiful Bargello Birds and Butterflies Lattice and Flowers Cornucopias Hill & Dale Victorian Country Bouquets Luscious Fruits Victorian Paisley Garden Flowers and Vines Yuletide Greetings - Christmas stocking

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Christmas projects here as well as many others, August 11, 2000

By 

Susan Daniel (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur (Hardcover)

I think this is a wonderful book!! If you want to make a gorgeous and very traditional treetop angel for your Christmas tree, look no further. This one is perfect and you could not find a better one. There are also two great charts for tradtional Christmas stockings. They are for smaller stockings. Especially wonderful are the designs that take after the famous "Fishing Lady " Samplers. This book is a must for your needlework library.

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur (Hardcover)

Very beautiful needlepoint that is timeless. Highly recomeneded