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Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery

Claudia Riiff Finseth

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Description:Scandinavian folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery draws needleworkers into the world of Nordic folklore and tradition. In addition to presenting a comprehensive discussion of mythology and the folk history of narrative textiles in Scandinavia, author Claudia Finseth creates fifty-eight strikingly original counted thread designs. Nordic history and culture come to life for modern embroiderers through Finseth's imaginative adaptation of traditional themes, uses, colors, and designs. Many of her projects feature the classic decorations that once adorned Norwegian, Swedish and Danish homes: bellpulls, table runners, wall hangings, samplers, and Christmas decorations.The designs fall into five collections, each containing numerous spin-off projects for varying skill levels and imaginations. Each collection is centered around a traditional motif: homestead--featuring ancestral farms and fjords; Snowflake--celebrating such northern symbols as now and reindeer; Bits of Christmas--inspiring stockings and tree decorations; Folk Costumes--featuring dolls in native costumes from five countries; and Folklore--where The Snow Queen, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, and symbols from other literary sagas are remembered in thread.Finseth provides thorough instructions for the basic stitches, techniques, and materials as well as carefully rendered patterns for each design. All fifty-eight designs are featured in color photographs. --from the book jaacketWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery. To get started finding Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Scandinavian folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery draws needleworkers into the world of Nordic folklore and tradition. In addition to presenting a comprehensive discussion of mythology and the folk history of narrative textiles in Scandinavia, author Claudia Finseth creates fifty-eight strikingly original counted thread designs. Nordic history and culture come to life for modern embroiderers through Finseth's imaginative adaptation of traditional themes, uses, colors, and designs. Many of her projects feature the classic decorations that once adorned Norwegian, Swedish and Danish homes: bellpulls, table runners, wall hangings, samplers, and Christmas decorations.The designs fall into five collections, each containing numerous spin-off projects for varying skill levels and imaginations. Each collection is centered around a traditional motif: homestead--featuring ancestral farms and fjords; Snowflake--celebrating such northern symbols as now and reindeer; Bits of Christmas--inspiring stockings and tree decorations; Folk Costumes--featuring dolls in native costumes from five countries; and Folklore--where The Snow Queen, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils, and symbols from other literary sagas are remembered in thread.Finseth provides thorough instructions for the basic stitches, techniques, and materials as well as carefully rendered patterns for each design. All fifty-eight designs are featured in color photographs. --from the book jaacketWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery. To get started finding Scandinavian Folk Patterns for Counted Thread Embroidery, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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