Victorian Crafts Revived
Author(s): Caroline Green
This volume contains over 50 projects taken from original Victorian pieces or adapted from Victorian magazines and pattern books. Projects include: decoupage Christmas baubles, beadwork earrings, a patchwork cot quilt, lacework cushions, shellwork Valentines and dried flower displays.
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First printed more than ten years ago, "Victorian Crafts Revived", just republished in paperback, is as pertinent now as it was then. Covering a huge range of crafts it highlights the Victorian's artistry and design skills, demonstrating their enduring appeal over a hundred years later. Needlepoint, quilling, lacemaking, decoupage and more are all covered with advice on design, techniques and suggested projects. Attractively photographed in a "Victorian" setting, the objects would look just as much at home in a modern apartment as a period house. Floral decoupage boxes, beaded bottles and embroidered samplers embrace all levels of skill, making this an ideal "dip-into" book for someone unsure what to do with their "handy" hands. An exploration of the history of each craft adds interest too, making this a well-rounded look at these still popular Victorian handicrafts. - Lucy Watson
Caroline Green is a very experienced freelance craft designer and author, working regularly on books and women's magazines and designing for companies such as Sandersons and Hallmark Cards. She trained as a graphic designer at Kingston Polytechnic and worked for seven years at Woman's Weekly magazine. She was also Deputy Home Editor at Prima magazine from 1987 to 1989. Caroline Green lives in Berkshire.
Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; 1 Patchwork and Quilting; 2 Flowercraft; 3 Needlepoint; 4 Cross Stitch; 5 Beadwork; 6 Papercraft; 7 Tassels and Cords; 8 Decoupage; 9 Lacework; 10 Shellwork; 11 Christening and Bridal Fancywork; Index
General Fields
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- : 0.59
- : 25 May 2003
- : 279mm X 210mm X 14mm
- : United Kingdom
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Special Fields
- : Caroline Green
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 745.5
- : 144
- : 145 colour illustrations, index