Beth Russell's William Morris Needlepoint - Hardcover

Beth Russell

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ISBN 10: 0955456304 ISBN 13: 9780955456305

Publisher: Designers Forum Limited, 2006

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British needlework designer Beth Russsell presents over 20
needlepoint designs based on the original works of William Morris. With the
help of beautiful photographs, the book reflects Morris's passion for the
pre-industrial world as it evolved through the three stages of Morris's
artistic development. Detailed charts and clear instructions allow the
reader to join in Morris' ethos of 'Art for the many' and to recreate some
of his magnificent works.

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From the Author:

Very many kind people have written to me requesting a copy of
William Morris Needlepoint since it went prematurely out of print in 1999.
I am therefore delighted with this new revised edition. It has given me the
opportunity to include an extra design to complete the trio of
`Artichokes'. I have also included a conversion table for threads,
something I have longed to do. It enables the designs to be used by
those who prefer to stitch in stranded cottons rather than wools. In
addition to Morris's genius I have been fortunate to be able to draw on the
brilliance of Jan Baldwin's photography and Ethan Danielson's charts. You
will find some new reference photographs to indicate the source and the
development of the designs.

I particularly hope that the reader will find the synopsis of Morris's life
both interesting and touching.

About the Author:

Beth Russell is an internationally acclaimed needlepoint
designer. An ardent admirer of William Morris, she is recognised as the
leading designer of needlepoint adaptations of his work and that of the
Arts & Crafts Movement.
Beth runs the hugely successful Designers Forum company in London which
distributes her needlepoint kits all over the world.
She has also written the best-selling Arts & Crafts Needlepoint and
Traditional Needlepoint.

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