Victorian Crafts Revived - Hardcover

Green, Caroline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715300059 ISBN 13: 9780715300053

Publisher: David & Charles, 1993

Synopsis

This collection of more than 50 projects, from cross-stitch and needlepoint to decoupage, beading and shellwork, is for anyone who wishes to recreate the stylish and fashionable Victorian look. Many of the designs are taken from original pieces of stitching, and others are adapted from genuine Victorian magazines and pattern-books. The range of projects includes decoupage boxes and Christmas baubles, beadwork earrings, a patchwork cot-quilt, quilted bedroom accessories, lacework cushions, a traditional christening-gown, an embroidered pillowcase, a cross-stitch sampler and pincushion, needlepoint posy and footstool, shellwork valentines, a quilling picture and boxes, paper-lace picture mounts, a paper-mache bowl and bangles, and dried-flower displays under glass. Each craft is described in step-by-step detail, providing easy projects for beginners and ideas to tempt the more experienced worker.

About this title

Review:

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

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0715300059
• ISBN 13: 9780715300053
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144