Customer Reviews

Treasury of Floral Designs and Initials for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive)

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I was excited when I discovered this book and I knew I had to have this for my library. I am a calligrapher and I am always looking for designs that will enhance my work. I was not at all disappointed when my package arrived! The work is very detailed and the book has plenty to offer. not to mention the embellishments are just to die for!!! The script/lettering is fantastic and it was well worth the investment. I know this book will never be found on the shelf or coffee table because it will be well used and always on my work table. Just sign me as "ONE HAPPY CALLIGRAPHER"!!!

No, seriously, I think its great for embroidery patterns for someone who can work out their own stitches. I think its great that each image is a line drawing you can easily run off a couple of copies to colour and work out your scheme on. I am pleased with it and it's exactly what I expected it to be.

This book is just full of gorgeous decorative monograms and floral motifs. Highly recommended for anyone looking for inspiration in the lost art of embroidered monograms such as what you'd find on beautiful linens and items found in antique shops and flea markets.

So many designs to choose from, or take a bit from one and add it to another. The creativity this book offers is almost endless. Best of all, it's so 'different', a pleasure to own.

This book had TONS of inspiration for embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery. Lots of monograms and designs that can be adapted easily. I use it all the time! I've also noticed a few Anna Griffin designs seem to be inspired from this book as well!