| Author |
Riego de la Branchardière, Eléonore |
| Title |
Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet
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| Alternate Title |
Étoile Dorée in Tatting
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Janet Keller, Susan Skinner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Golden Stars in Tatting and Crochet" by Eléonore Riego de la Branchardière is a practical guidebook on needlework, specifically focused on the art of tatting and crochet, written in the early Victorian era. It presents detailed designs and techniques aimed at crafters looking to create intricate decorative items using simple combinations of these two textile crafts. The book is primarily instructional, providing patterns that can be employed for various clothing and home decor items, highlighting the versatility of tatting and crochet. The content of the book is rich with instructional designs and step-by-step explanations for creating various ornamental pieces, including stars, collars, sleeves, and doilies. Riego de la Branchardière presents each pattern with clarity, ensuring that even those with basic knowledge of tatting and crochet can follow along. The designs feature combinations of different materials and colors, including gold twine and various colored silks, allowing for customization in projects. Throughout the book, the author's emphasis on simplicity in design invites a wide audience of crafters to explore and experiment with their creations, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of needlework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Crocheting -- Patterns
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| Subject |
Tatting -- Patterns
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28457 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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