Pattern Motifs: A Sourcebook (Paperback)

~ Graham Leslie McCallum (Author)

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Product Description

Woodworkers, quilters, glass painters, and other artisans will welcome this awe-inspiring collection of motifs. Thousands of choices—all suitable for reducing or enlarging—range from simple interlacings, braidings, and basket weaves to intricate tartan, paisley, art deco, and arabesque patterns. Varied and beautiful, they also take inspiration from a variety of cultures and historical periods, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Gothic, and Chinese, as well as contemporary Islamic, African, Asian, Indian, Native American, and Aboriginal. A special topical index makes it quick and easy to locate a desired mood or difficulty level from all the available designs. Author Graham McCallum’s fine draftsmanship makes this large resource an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter.

About the Author

Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson. He is the author of 4000 Flower and Plant Motifs (071348909X) and 4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs (0713489391). He teaches and writes on design and lives in Durban, South Africa.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Batsford (October 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713490233
• ISBN-13: 978-0713490237
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for crafters, January 9, 2007

By	brnbear (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This book would be great for anyone who likes to applique. The bold pictures are easy to copy. There are many varieties of designs with these chapters: Stone Age Europe, Neolithic Europe, Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenaean, Greek, Chinese, Early Celtic, Barbarian, Byzentine, Romanesque, Gothic, Japanese, and Art Deco. I can also see someone who likes to make their own stencils use this book also.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorely disappointed, August 7, 2008

By	S. Smith (Western PA, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While the drawings in this book are beautiful, I cannot use this book at all. The back cover states that the images are copyright-free, but the copyright inside the book states otherwise. I e-mailed the publisher and was told that I could only use the images for personal use, not commercial use. As I had purchased this book to create digital scrapbooking supplies to either sell in an on-line store or give away for free, I needed the images for commercial use. I am very disappointed in this because the images are indeed wonderful. If you want this book for personal use, go for it. But if you plan using it for any sort of commercial work, I do not recommend it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT CAN I SAY!!??, August 7, 2008

By	KOKO "licha" (SAL) - See all my reviews

BUY-IT! If you are a designer looking for ref books for inspiration, this one and 4000 Flower & Plant Motifs: A Sourcebook are amazing books for inspiration! Cannot stop browsing thru them!!!!