MasterWorks: Decorative and Functional Art: Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Silk Ribbon, Lace, Quilting, Weaving, Rag Rugs, Collectibles

by Sally Milner (Editor)

On display--some of the world's highest quality examples of decorative and functional arts specialties, interpreted by leading embroiderers, quilters, textile artists, and other needleworkers. All new, all original, all breathtakingly innovative, these exquisitely worked designs from 38 top creators include a variety of embroidered landscapes and flower gardens; silk ribbon and embroidered wildflowers; romantic and nostalgic heirlooms; traditional needlepoint lace and needlelace; woolen strands and enriched quilting; sculptured forms and exotic textures; rag rugs and woven floorcoverings. If you're a needleworker, you'll want to try many new areas. First, browse the dozens of colorful projects. Then study the descriptions of how each work was created. Finally, follow the material requirements and the practical instructions to reproduce each design.

196 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2001

Reviews

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a useful book in a number of fronts. First, it profiles a number of Australian decorative artists - something we could well do with more of. Secondly, it covers a range of techniques, traditions and styles, giving an overview of the variety of work being done around the county. Thirdly, it provides templates and instructions to help readers inspired to try the techniques.

I borrowed this from my local Embroiderers’ Guild library. For those of us with an interest in embroidery, it’s history, teachers, pioneers, techniques and designs, this is a valuable resource.

[Wealhtheow · Rating 2 out of 5]

>. Unexpectedly, this was all about Australian art and artists. Some of the textile work featured is really cool—the embroidered 17th century diorama particularly impressed me. Only a few of the artists were actually out of the ordinary, however. Most of them did very boring and ugly work, which is not helped by the fact that Australia has some very ugly flora.