Victorian Crafts Revived

Caroline Green

ISBN 10: 0895776057 / ISBN 13: 9780895776051

Published by Readers Digest, 1994

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0895776057I4N00

Synopsis:

Detailed directions, step-by-step drawings, and full-color photographs introduce more than fifty craft projects inspired by the Victorian style, including beadwork, decoupage, patchwork, lacework, needlepoint, shellwork, and more. 20,000 first printing.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Victorian Crafts Revived
Publisher: Readers Digest
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket