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Celtic Charted Designs (Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint) Paperback – August 1, 1987

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Part of: Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint (24 books)

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Sometimes referred to as "the work of angels" because of their elaborate spirals, interlacings, and knotwork, Celtic designs have long been used to create fine art. Their distinctive patterns have appeared on stone- and metalwork, in jewelry, and on magnificent illuminated manuscripts. Now the enduring beauty of this ancient are form is available in a collection specially designed for those who love to do embroidery and needlepoint.
Dutch artist and designer Co Spinhoven has adapted over 300 unique designs — with all their compelling strength, drama, and simplicity — from the Book of Kells, the Tara Brooch, the Petrie Crown, and many other authentic Celtic sources. Divided into four basic sections, Celtic Charted Designs contains step, fret, and key patterns; spiral work, knotwork, and biomorphic patterns (designs with images resembling forms of living organisms). Patterns range from simple step motifs to ornate, highly stylized elements modeled after animal and plant life. Most designs are suitable for creating lovely needlepoint pillows, cross-stitch pictures, latch-hook rugs, knitted or crocheted garments, woven fabrics, and much more.
An easy-to-follow text includes explanatory notes on designs, many of which are presented here for the first time in charted form. Here are patterns that will not only inspire needleworkers but will be welcomed by artists, craftspeople, and students of Celtic history and culture everywhere.

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Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint
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64 pages
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English
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Dover Publications
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August 1, 1987
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8.28 x 0.22 x 10.94 inches
ISBN-10

0486254119
ISBN-13

978-0486254111
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Sometimes referred to as "the work of angels" because of their elaborate spirals, interlacings, and knotwork, Celtic designs have long been used to create fine art. Their distinctive patterns have appeared on stone- and metalwork, in jewelry, and on magnificent illuminated manuscripts. Now the enduring beauty of this ancient are form is available in a collection specially designed for those who love to do embroidery and needlepoint.
Dutch artist and designer Co Spinhoven has adapted over 300 unique designs—with all their compelling strength, drama, and simplicity—from the Book of Kells, the Tara Brooch, the Petrie Crown, and many other authentic Celtic sources. Divided into four basic sections, Celtic Charted Designs contains step, fret, and key patterns; spiral work, knotwork, and biomorphic patterns (designs with images resembling forms of living organisms). Patterns range from simple step motifs to ornate, highly stylized elements modeled after animal and plant life. Most designs are suitable for creating lovely needlepoint pillows, cross-stitch pictures, latch-hook rugs, knitted or crocheted garments, woven fabrics, and much more.
An easy-to-follow text includes explanatory notes on designs, many of which are presented here for the first time in charted form. Here are patterns that will not only inspire needleworkers but will be welcomed by artists, craftspeople, and students of Celtic history and culture everywhere.
Original Dover (1987) publication.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Edition (August 1, 1987)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486254119
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486254111
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.28 x 0.22 x 10.94 inches

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- #9,480 in European History (Books)

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Michael Kennec

i love this book.

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020

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My first copy of this I found at a Barnes and Nobles years ago. As a costumer, I was wanting something to give my creations a little bit more UMMPH! and found this. I had never cross-stitched before and had no clue on how to begin but this slim little book gave me all the information I needed to start.

This is now my 3rd copy....yes, i keep losing it somehow. But i always come back to it because it has plenty of designs in it to "mix or match" into almost anything you could possibly cross-stitch. My last project took 3 different designs from the book...blended it into a 3 ft strap about 4 inches wide to use as a "guitar strap" for my pool stick case and drinking horn. Leather-backed. Ugh....bloody beautiful it was.......

But I digress. This book also gives the most basic of instructions for using the designs in embroidery, needlepoint, knitting and crochet, and a wee small bit on latch-hook. I'm tempted in the last one for some of the bigger designs look to be made into rugs and such. The sheer magnitude of the project is what prevents me from actually doing it.

If you are looking to give some flair to some of your projects, get this book. Plenty of stuff to not get bored with, plus, you could use whatever colours you want in your design. want hot pink and electric blue knot-work to adorn your next pillow case, you can do it. Highly recommend. :)

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Archie's Mom

The Kindle version is NOT useful for stitching

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016

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Get the paper copy! The Kindle version is NOT useful for stitching. I have both the book and the Kindle version but I'm giving this 4 stars based purely on the usefulness of the actual book, which has numerous border designs for Celtic knots and flourishes, plus a few larger all over designs. and 2 or 3 more complex designs. There are also Celtic animals as shown on the front, and stand-alone knot designs. The Kindle is just useful as large thumbnails for the book since you cannot see the squares well enough to work with on screen. The paper version graphs are fine.

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Idony P. Lisle

Quite Useful---But Do NOT Get the Kindle Version!

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020

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This (print) copy will be my third! I love this book! But I admit that yes, the designs are challenging: In fact, I recommend recharting them yourself on graph paper, saving the eyestrain for the actual project! ;-) (It will also reduce wear and tear on the actual book, heh. Trust me on this one.)

I made a little pouch for my daughter in Assisi stitch on red Aida, adding a few beads, and she went nuts! That project alone made up for the purchase price.

When I realized it had gone missing, I thought at first that perhaps having the Kindle version (available on the phone surgically implanted in my left hip) would be Useful and a Good Idea. WRONG! The charts are pretty much impossible to see, and you can't print Kindle content. So much for that 4 bucks, lol! Looking forward for the real thing (hmm, no pun intended) to arrive!

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DesertDweller

Packed wall to wall with designs

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016

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This book is packed wall to wall with charted designs. I think it's worth many times the cover price. Instruction is brief but accurate and by the time you get to this book, you had better know what you are doing anyway. There are no color illustrations other than the cover but that is not an issue because any "Celtaholic" worth their salt will know where to go for inspiration: The Book of Kells, the "Lindisfarne Gospels, etc., etc., etc. Since there are no "projects" here, you can let your imagination soar and use these for and on anything your heart desires. Wonderful.

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Lady Bethoc

Not impressed

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019

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The cover shows a series of color zoomorphic designs. 5 pages of this 57 page book were zoomorphics, none in color outside of the front cover. The rest of the book is borders and backgrounds. No references to link a design to it's original source, just a notation on the back giving a list of where they could be from. If you are looking for hard to see black and white designs with lots of borders, backgrounds and spirals, then this is the book for you. If you want color designs or to link the design to it's original period source, then look elsewhere. Overall, didn't cost much so not a major loss.

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Stephanie Manley

Excellent designs

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2001

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This book has many excellent designs. As an avid cross stitcher I love to pick up books. This book has many, and I do mean many designs with over 100 to its credit. The designs are flexible enough that they can make pictures, pillows, or a special addition to a favor. One draw back, be prepared to go to a copy shop and blow up the designs, they can be very small. I give it 5 stars despite this major draw back. The quantity of designs, the quality of the designs, and the fantastic price, well they can't be matched.

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Booklass

Grafted designs, predominantly borders

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015

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Celtic Charted Designs by Dover is a handy chart to show how to create designs using graft paper. I am not gifted enough to do this by myself. I probably need to find a tutorial, as well, if I want to create my own grafts, but that is another story. This book has a lot of Celtic borders and a few Celtic animals and creatures. I was disappointed that it is predominantly borders, but they are pretty and useful. Definitely a handy book to have if you need to figure out needlepoint, or even rug hooking, patterns. I want it for both.

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019

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Nice assortment of images that I intend to use as a basis for embroidery or bead designs. Great value.

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A 5 star rating!

Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2015

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With my Celtic background, I find these patterns quite interesting. The patterns have me wanting to stitch as promised. Thank you!
Received on time and as promised.

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Für sticken und stricken

Reviewed in Germany on March 29, 2015

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Ich war auf der Suche nach Keltischen Knoten als Strickmuster, jedoch für Farbstrickarbeiten (Fair Isle und Intarsienstricken) und nicht die üblichen Zopfmuster. Mit dem Heft bin ich fündig geworden und kann jetzt endlich loslegen.

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Sunflower

un basique

Reviewed in France on February 3, 2014

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Très bon condensé de nombreux motifs celtiques, à adapter à n'importe quel support puisque ce sont des grilles en noir et blanc. Pour ma part je m'en sers pour du point de croix et du Fair Isle au tricot, mais c'est à vous de voir.

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Margaret Ross

Low quality

Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2023

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Just not good.
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Berniece Byrne

Celtic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020

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