- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Reader's Digest Association (October 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0895778866
- ISBN-13: 978-0895778864
- Product Dimensions: 29.1 x 22.3 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#443,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #94 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Cross-Stitch
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Book Description
The timeless appeal of the designs of William Morris--one of the most famous decorative artists of the 19th century--comes to life in cross stitch projects inspired by his printed fabrics, tapestries and wallpapers. Here, Barbara Hammet has created 41 beautiful cross stitch designs based on Morris' art. A chapter on basic techniques explains how to prepare fabrics, offers a quick review of various stitches, and gives information on mounting the finished embroidery. 60 full-color photos.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pallid Reflection of Morris,
By morag@worldpath.net (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch (Hardcover)
This is my least favorite of the spate of design books honoring the centennial of Morris' death in 1896. I found most of the designs using pale, pastel or heavily toned--the hue or color mixed with a lot of grey--rather than the clear, natural, and more saturated colors that Morris favored. Ms. Hammett's designs usually wander very far from the original--often only one motif is used out of a large project. This gives the designs a 1920's Art Deco feel, far from the rich Medievalism so lovingly expressed in Morris' tapestries, cloth, and wallpapers. Anyone wanting a more faithful Morris look should look to Beth Russell's work, especially "Victorian Needlepoint." On the plus side, Hammett offers an extraordinary variety of finishing techniques. I'll probably use them for other designs...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent William Morris Reference Book,
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This review is from: The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch (Hardcover)
wonderful book. Good solid projects with easy to read/follow charts. Easily adaptable to needlepoint(continental stitch) with tapestsry wool and 14 - 16 count canvas. Clear instructions on all projects. Great Kelmscott press border design, which in this book is used in a cross stitched picture frame, but can easily be adaped as a repeating pattern or border pattern. Great book to start with if you have a love for the work of William Morris.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, accessible designs,
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This review is from: The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch (Hardcover)
I love the William Moorris style and this book presents his designs in beautiful needlepoint patterns that can be produced by even a novice. There is also a good variety of types of projects. CLear charts and instructions.
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