 Item #B02646 (Book) -- $24.95Stumpwork Dragonflies by Jane Nicholas |
| The elegant form, fragile iridescent wings, mystical bead-like eyes and shimmering colors of the dragonfly have fascinated needleworkers for centuries. Darting through the mythology and folklore of diverse cultures, this ancient and beautiful water insect has aroused imaginations, called for fine observation and inspired meticulous reproduction. Surely, no form of reproduction captures the textures, vivid pigments and dimensionality of the dragonfly so well as stumpwork. Jane Nicholas takes a close look at the anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies and their representation in natural history. She combines those observations with designs from as far back as the sixteenth-century and from throughout the world and then uses a variety of materials and techniques to build works of mesmerizing beauty. Jane shares new ways of using unusual materials to interpret and create your own dragonfly designs. The projects -- including a remarkable collection of nine creatures in a 'specimen box' -- not only set-off the dragonflies exquisitely, but they exemplify Jane's impeccable eye for detail and composition. This stunning book -- fascinating for anyone interested in textured embroidery -- is pure delight to read. 96 pages hard back. |
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