Cross stitch samplers
4 total works
Victorian designs from textiles, porcelain, jewellery, wallpaper and tiles have been recreated in cross stich for this collection of samplers and smaller pieces. Vibrant colours, flower motifs and flowing lines are features of these pieces. Commemorative samplers stitched by young women of the period have directly inspired some of these designs, and other are reinterpretations of the decorative work of the era. Each design is based upon a specific piece of Victoriana which is displayed alongside the finished new work. Each project is photographed and supported by a full-colour chart and detailed instructions. Designs may be followed exactly or used as a source of inspiration, so that this book is suitable for beginners and more experienced stitchers.
Drawing on source material from stone carving, Celtic jewellery, inscriptions and illuminated manuscripts, this collection contains more than 30 projects for cross stitch enthusiasts. Each is shown alongside the original Celtic design, and all are accompanied by full-colour charts and clear working instructions. Different types of sampler - for example, a Celtic motto and a band sampler - are featured in the designs, as well as a variety of smaller-scale, quickly-stitched pieces such as bookmarks and pincushions. Angela Wainwright has also written "Counted Cross Stitch", (1991).
This collection combines the tradition of cross stitch samplers as a way of recording needlework patterns and celebrating family events with the rich legacy of medieval decorative art. From the vibrant colours and highly graphic designs of stained glass windows, the scenes of everyday life depicted in paintings and manuscripts, and the elaborate shields and emblems on heraldic coats-of-arms, Angela Wainwright has created a variety of samplers and smaller pieces to commemorate special occasions and to decorate the home. Source material for each design and charted patterns are shown in full colour, and all are suitable for both cross stitch beginners and the more advanced.
This collection of cross-stich samplers and other display pieces was inspired by the decorative arts produced during the Renaissance period. Some of the designs are based directly on work done by young needlewomen of the period, when the sampler had become the established form of recording and showing off stitching skills. Other work is taken from contemporary architecural embellishments, rich dress fabrics and graphic tile designs. The projects presented include some for all levels of ability. Each is charted in colour and is accompanied by photographs of the source material behind the design.