Traditional Icelandic Embroidery
Title | Traditional Icelandic Embroidery PDF eBook |
Author | Elsa E. Guðjónsson |
Publisher | University of Iceland Press |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
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"Traditional Icelandic Embroidery has been out of print for almost a decade and is now available in revised edition. The main text contains a survey of the history of Icelandic traditional embroidery from the earliest times to the middle of the nineteenth century, emphasizing extant embroideries preserved in the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik. Included are fifty-four photographs in full color of embroideries and twenty-four pages of original patterns, all in the National Museum of Iceland, and an extensive updated bibliography of relevant books and articles. Also included are eight pages with stitch diagrams and descriptions of how to work the various techniques used in the embroideries, and twenty-four plates of traditional Icelandic squared embroidery designs.
Traditional Icelandic Embroidery
Title | Traditional Icelandic Embroidery PDF eBook |
Author | Elsa E. Gudjónsson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Ecclesiastical embroidery |
ISBN |
Includes the history and techniques of Icelandic embroidery as well as a selection of patterns.
Icelandic Patterns in Needlepoint
Title | Icelandic Patterns in Needlepoint PDF eBook |
Author | Jóna Sparey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Borders, Ornamental (Decorative arts) |
ISBN | 9780948432903 |
Icelandic Handknits
Title | Icelandic Handknits PDF eBook |
Author | Helene Magnusson |
Publisher | Voyageur Press (MN) |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2013-03-28 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 076034244X |
Presents patterns for twenty-five knitting projects inspired by traditional artifacts from the Textile Museum in Blèonduâos, Iceland, including ideas for such items as mittens, socks, sweaters, wristwarmers, and shoe inserts.
Modern Lopi: One: New Approaches to an Icelandic Classic
Title | Modern Lopi: One: New Approaches to an Icelandic Classic PDF eBook |
Author | Lars Rains |
Publisher | |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2015-11-13 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780997000412 |
Modern Lopi: One contains patterns tailored to today's lifestyle, celebrating bold, creative palettes. Lars Rains draws inspiration from twentieth-century music, Icelandic mythology, mathematical concepts and drunken bar crawls to craft an innovative collection that explores new and exciting possibilities for this traditional yarn. Modern Lopi: One features designs created from a variety of yarn weights and a kaleidoscope of gorgeous, brilliant hues. With options ranging from bulky to lace and reflecting different skill levels, there's something warm, colorful and cozy for every knitter to be found within these pages
Icelandic Knitting
Title | Icelandic Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Helene Magnusson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009-02 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781844483112 |
Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.
Early Style Hardanger
Title | Early Style Hardanger PDF eBook |
Author | Yvette Stanton |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2016-10-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780975767771 |