A Show of Hands: Needlepoint Designs
Inspired by the simple charm of 19th century American folk art, Janet McCaffery presents a lovely collection of needlepoint designs focusing on hands and gestures. Strikingly original and brilliantly colorful, these 15 portraits depict hands holding various beautiful objects. All projects are photographed in vibrant color and feature complete instructions.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688112978
ISBN13:9780688112974
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Hearst Communications
Length:127 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.2" x 10.2"
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Designs for Comtemporary & Folk Art Lovers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
For needlepoint lovers, this book combines highly imaginative designs based on the theme of hands holding objects, hence "A Show of Hands". An introductory chapter regarding materials and the author's inspiration is followed by the projects themselves. A hand holding a rose against a blue-checked background. Hands balancing birds on fingers or squirrels on branches. Releasing a butterfly from an outstretched grasp. Several are food related. Serving a peach on a platter against a theatrical curtain backdrop. Companion motifs highlight the pear and the apple. Strawberries and cherries are also offered on outstretched hands with a berry colored background. Children's hands offer up various wooden toy motifs. Another companion piece illustrates a female hand writing with a quill pen, while the male version uses a feather. There are also designs to welcome baby, and several other floral motifs. The color usage is clear, crisp and vibrant. The designs will have stong appeal to comtemporary and folk art enthusiasts. The designs are well graphed in color and appear to be full size. If you love needlpoint projects or simply like to collect fiber craft books, this is one book your collection should not be without.
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