Embroideries and Patterns of Nineteenth Century Vienna from the Nowotny Collection
Embroideries and Patterns from 19th Century Vienna is the first book devoted entirely to the petit-point of nineteenth century Vienna. Raffaella Serena surveys samplers motifs and decorative patterns such as garlands, flowers, animals and landscapes. The most significant patterns of the Nowotny collections are integrated with other examples drawn from different sources in order to a give a more rounded and complete historical and stylistic account of the period under consideration.
Solve the mysteries of pattern drafting with this instructional book. Simple and easy step-by-step instructions with clear understandable line drawings.
Sewing for Beginners: Learn to Sew with Free Sewing Patterns
Free sewing patterns are a great resource for those learning how to sew, especially easy patterns with uncomplicated stitches and minimal measuring. This sewing eBook includes 20 different free sewing patterns from super-simple to intermediate, including pillows, clothing and bags. Because every sewer needs a pincushion or two, we start off this collection with three unique pincushion crafts. Pincushions are a great way to use up scrap fabric and add a little color to your sewing room.
Explores the concepts and methods of problem solving. The text examines qualitative tools, quantitative tools, and human values - and their role in the problem solving process. Unusually broad in scope and comprehensive in coverage, this classic exploration of the concepts and methods of problem solving offers a balanced examination of qualitative tools, quantitative tools, and human values -- and their role in the problem solving process.