From pin cushions to chair covers and carpets, this beautifully photographed book contains over 25 designs for both experienced and novice needleworkers.
A wide range of traditional designs are included, all lavishly photographed in full colour. Taking inspiration from the Victorian period, Elizabeth Bradley combines animals, birds, flowers and fruit into exotic and colourful images. With the aid of handpainted colour charts, clear and detailed instructions indicating yarn colours and quantities, and practical information on stitching and making-up techniques, each design is easy to complete.
Many designs and uses are presented: cushions featuring subtly shaded, mossy rosebud wreaths, or rich autumn leaves. There is a cord and tassel design for making borders, and phonographs show many ways of using the designs for decoration or present-giving. 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.
