- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Carol Ventura (Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0972125302
- ISBN-13: 978-0972125307
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #65 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Needlework & Fabrics > Tapestry Making
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Library Journal, December 2002
An excellent choice for textile collections and public libaries.
Book Description
Tapestry crochet differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension, and how colors are manipulated. Two or more yarns are worked at the same time to create intricate or simple motifs. One yarn is carried while the other yarn is worked over it. Depending on the tension and number of yarns carried, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but the finished pieces look woven.
The tapestry crocheted shoulder bags of highland Guatemala and the hats of Cameroon inspired the wide variety of flat and three-dimensional projects in this book. Instructions are included for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. Besides full instructions, information is shared about the history of tapestry crochet around the world and special graph papers and instructions help readers to design their own projects and motifs!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Tapestry Crochet in the UK,
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This review is from: More Tapestry Crochet (Paperback)
I was tempted to buy this book after visiting Carol Ventura's website (tutorials and free patterns)and I was not disappointed. Her instructions are very easy to follow and her enthusiasm shines through. Best of all are the new methods e.g. reverse crochet and the skills she imparts for you to go off and design your own items. There are colour illustrations of all the projects in the centre of the book and I promise they are all items that you would actually want to make and give as presents. The historical/geographical section is really interesting. To give a fair critique it has to be pointed out that there are a few printing errors (corrected with an "errata sheet") but they do not detract from the book at all. I bought my copy from Amazon in the USA making a good saving even including the postage.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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lots of detail and history too,
By Jessica Sant - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: More Tapestry Crochet (Paperback)
More Tapesty Crochet is a step up from her first book "Tapestry Crochet" -- it delves in deeper into the history of this unique craft and explains its many different cultural applications.The patterns given in this book are very similar to the first book, it also gives a very detailed explanation of developing your own designs and patterns. The Author has learned a lot from her own mistakes and experimentation and tries to relay all that information to the reader so they can get going more quickly. If you only buy one of the author's Tapestry books -- I recommend this one (it provides all the information of the first plus more detail), but the original book still provides different designs and ideas that compliment this one quite nicely. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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More Tapestry Crochet,
By gwen blakley kinsler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: More Tapestry Crochet (Paperback)
This "Labor of Love," as she calls her book, is truly a gem. Designed and published by Carol herself, the book is colorful and well illustrated. A former Peace Corps volunteer as well, I know the hardships that Carol endured as a volunteer in Guatemala in the late 70's. I also know that passions that grow for colorful cultures, so unlike our own, by the sheer intensity of living and serving others in their unique milieu. The book shows the depth of study Carol has undertaken for her topic and a maturity in her design concepts, since her first book, "Tapestry Crochet," was published in 1991. In addition to the exciting projects, there is a wealth of knowledge about tapestry crochet and its history; natural fibers; examples of ethnic pieces from different corners of the world; right and left-handed instructions and her incredibly useful and unique graph paper. Dr. Ventura lists come great resources for crochet enthusiasts and includes a website where color photos of all the projects can be seen.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is great for beginners and advanced crocheter's,
By Trish "A Sun Salutin', Crochet Hookin' Chick!" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: More Tapestry Crochet (Paperback)
This book is very interesting...I've made two projects from it already. The beginners will like this because you only need to learn a few basic stitches (chain, single crochet)and then follow the very complete directions to complete a project....some will take hours, some will take weeks.The advanced crocheter will appreciate the history included in the book and also learning a new technique. Creating pictures by carrying the thread across a row is different for many crocheter's as we usually use bobbins....you'll enjoy reading about the author also. |
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