ART NOUVEAU CROSS STITCH

by Barbara Hammet

A striking collection of 40 cross stitch designs adapted from the work of celebrated artists from the turn of the last century. Designs by William De Morgan, Gustav Klimt, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Mucha, among others, have been cleverly translated into cross stitch patterns and stitched up into a wide range of projects, such as table linens, pictures, a needlework box and a pincushion.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Sewing

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the cross stitched wall clocks, never seen that before and it’s both practical and weird, so extremely my taste. Clock mechanisms are dirt cheap and easy to find. I’m not going to make either of them because the clock patterns don’t have numbers and I’m too stupid to read an analog clock without numbers, but I love the idea.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has some utterly fabulous designs. I made the snowdrop pillow for my father and step-mother, and they love it. I swear I'm going to do that huge peacock rug one of these days, when I have enough guts and a house with a decor it'd look appropriate with!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The back of the book says it has over 80 designs, unlike the Goodreads blurb that mentions 40. And they’re completely different designs than Barbara Hammet’s follow up book “Cross stitch art nouveau”, so I suggest taking a look at both books!

There is information on the art nouveau movement, and many patterns are inspired by, or adaptations from, original art nouveau pieces. Patterns in the book include:

Art nouveau style women
New year greeting cards
Floral designs
A luxurious peacock floor rug
Instructions how to use designs for table linens, cushions, picture frames, clocks, handkerchiefs, bookmarks, towel borders etc
Tiffany stained glass inspired designs
Smaller motifs easily used in a variety of projects
An array of border/thin rectangular patterns

Most, but not all, of the patterns have a finished photographed example in the book. There is a wide variety of art styles included, so in my opinion, most people will find something they like in this book whether or not they already like art nouveau style.

[JANET · Rating 2 out of 5]

Apparently beautiful designs are completely ruined in this Kindle version ... 😕

What a waste! And a huge disappointment! Glad I was able to preview this in KU. Found a cheap, used paperback of it instead. Hope to incorporate some of these pieces with other designs but would never do cross stitch using an e-version pattern anyway! I prefer to see the pattern offerings first then buy the paperback if something catches my eye. Don't waste your hard earned money on this Kindle version.

[Frances E Ham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This lovely excellent book,teaches, shares enthusiasm of the cross stitch hobby and really has BEAUTIFUL Art Deco patterns. Most wonderfully this author helps you to know how to embellish and frame your beautiful piece of handmade art.

[Melody Schwarting · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of patterns, including the source art! There's quite a variety, and I especially enjoy the floral, stained glass, and border patterns.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book includes some beautiful Art Nouveau designs for counted cross-stitch or needlepoint. I've marked three patterns to stitch in the future. An nicely bound book with good background material on the symbols used in the designs as well.

[Susan Youngman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one has a peacock cross stitch rug that is unbelievable, a very long term project! And some great borders in the art nouveau style. I don't like every project but the ones I like are fabulous!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Craft whore!! I've been working on one of these designs for four years. And there's another I want to do. Silly girl.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

several patterns I really like

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous designs for many different kinds of projects. Most of them are pretty intense, and may be suited to large scale yarn designs as well.