Publisher's Synopsis
From pin cushions to chair covers and carpets, this beautifully photographed book contains over 25 designs for both experienced and novice needleworkers. Taking inspiration from the Victorian period, Elizabeth Bradley combines animals, birds, flowers and fruit into exotic and colourful images. With the aid of handpainted charts, clear and detailed instructions indicatingyarn colours and quantities, and practical information on stitching and making-up techniques, each design is easy to complete. Many designs and uses and presented: cushions featuring subtly shaded, mossy rosebud wreaths, a dark-eyed spaniel, or rich autumn leaves. There is a cord and tassel design for making borders, abstract patterns patchwork cushions and a variety of pictures and rugs. The photographs show many ways of using the designs for decoration or present-giving, and a special feature of this book is the collection of repeating patterns which can be used to cover objects of any shape or size. Decorative Victorian Needlework offers a wealth of colourful and stylish needlework ideas that will be fun to work and of great decorative value in the home.
