The New Carolingian Modelbook: Counted Embroidery Patterns from Before 1600 [Paperback]

Kim Brody Salazar (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Outlaw Pr; 1st edition (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964208229
• ISBN-13: 978-0964208223
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,501,850 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 Not just for Historical Embroiderers, February 11, 2000

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J. Burke "Twins mommy" (Kingston, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Carolingian Modelbook: Counted Embroidery Patterns from Before 1600 (Paperback)

This is a super book for embroiderers. While I have a particular preference for using the patterns on costumes for historic recreation, I have found that many of the patterns are charming (i.e., the snails repeat border) and look lovely on "modern" projects, as well. It's also a good reference for those who would like to design a band sampler of their own.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Explore the past and chart future designs with this book., February 25, 1999

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This review is from: The New Carolingian Modelbook: Counted Embroidery Patterns from Before 1600 (Paperback)

Anyone with an interest in historical needlework should own this book. The patterns and stitching instructions are easy to use and the historical background is comprehensive.

The patterns are also a good starting place for those who wish to create their own designs.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best reasources I have found, April 8, 2002

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Stephanie Manley (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Carolingian Modelbook: Counted Embroidery Patterns from Before 1600 (Paperback)

This by far is one of the best embroidery pattern books I have found in a long, long time. This books documents patterns for you, so you know exactly where they come from. A few patterns have been inspired by their older counterparts. The patterns are extremely well done, and are very clear so you know exactly what do so. Some books give character symbols that are confusing, this does not. They are large enough so you can photo copy them for your personal use. Most patterns are done with a single color so this book is for beginners. This book has one drawback, its limited availability. Scoop this one up by all means if it is available.