Myth & Magic Of Embroidery

by Helen M. Stevens

-Offers fascinating insights into the use of embroidery in rituals and story-telling -Features pictures inspired by nature including plant lore, animal magic, and sacred places -Describes techniques such as close-up work and ethnic stitches From ancient times, embroidery and other textile arts have been associated with myths and legends, fables and fairy tales, high drama and folklore. This book features the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Old English embroidered pictures that were used in such sacred rituals. Each chapter contains an adaptation of a legend with illustrations taken from the author's own workbook. The book includes detailed working methods and new design techniques, such as the transformation of traditional ethnic stitches and the translation of designs from ceramics and architecture into motifs for embroidery, enabling readers to create stunning embroidery pieces of their own.

Genres: Crafts, Sewing, Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2000

Reviews

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is my fault, rather than the author’s that this did not meet my expectations. I had anticipated a book more exploratory of the historic relationship between embroidery, myth and magic, rather than one using myth and magic as a fairly loose inspiration for embroidery.

I’m sure those with the same purpose in mind as the author will find much of use in this book.

[Camille · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of her books. I wish I had her talent.