- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Murdoch Books (26 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1853917621
- ISBN-13: 978-1853917622
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 25.4 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #12 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Needlework & Fabrics > Cross-Stitch
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A collection of stylish cross stitch designs where Thea Gouverneur invites stitchers to share her passion by copying the natural beauty of well-loved flowers through the art of the needle. Her fresh style is charcteristic of European designs.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Beautiful floral cross stitch designs accompanied by sumptuous colour photographs of wild and garden flowers. Includes Poppies,Wild Pansies,Crocus,Roses, Spring flowers,Gladioli etc. Will appeal to experienced stitchers as well as beginners(there is a section on stitching and finishing techniques)
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
A Beautiful Contribution
2 Jun 2000
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ms. Gouverneur is a well-known European designer who grew up in the bulb-growing region of the Netherlands. [The yellow trumper daffodil `Burgemeester Gouverneur' was named after her grandfather.] For those who know and cherish her work this book will not be a disappointment. For those not familiar with her this will be a wonderful introduction to a superb natural history artist.
The charted designs are beautifully executed in color and keyed to both DMC and Anchor floss. They are generous in size and very easy to read. Most importantly, the associated instructions are detailed, clear and precise. There is a section devoted to a discussion of the materials used, the execution of the stitches including clear instructional diagrams, and an in-depth discussion of techniques including embellishment with beads. A well-structured chapter describing the finishing of the projects includes mounting the embroidery, making a cushion cover and edging table linens. The listing of suppliers for the materials needed to complete the embroidery covers the USA, the UK, Australia and Japan.
While this book is an exquisite collection of charts for embroiderers it is also more: it includes lovely color photographs of the bulb, flower, herb and fruit specimens that inspire her designs. The text associated with each major section (Spring flowers, herbal gardens, wild flowers, and orchard harvest) gives a brief account that includes some historical information and lore associated with each specimen. It would be a lovely addition to any coffee table collection of art books.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
21 designs and color charts
6 Oct 2000
Format:Hardcover
There are so many beautiful color photos in this book, of cross stitch designs and gardens full of flowers. Each project has a sharp color photo (many have close-up detail photos), a chart in color, a list of materials and instructions. The floral variety and colors are stunning with subtle shading. Most of the designs are suited for more advanced stitchers. Projects in this book were stitched on linen.
Stitching and finishing is described, and a list of suppliers is included (US, UK and Australia). Thea Gouverneur's floral designs are stunning and very lifelike.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A most Superb book !!!
14 Aug 2001
Format:Hardcover
I simply fell in love with this book. The designs in this elegant book are stylish,very beautiful and grand. The life-like designs are categorized into 6 chapters:Bulb flowers,spring flowers,roses,herbal gardens,wild flowers and orchard harvest. Each includes projects(21 in all) that are described in full detail:easy enough for a beginner to follow,sophisticated enough to appeal to an advanced cross-stitcher. My fingers are itching to start on all the projects at once. The layout of this book is SUPERB to say the least,I highly recommend it to those who love floral cross-stitching.
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