Embroidery, Cross-stitch, Silk, Ribbon, Lace, Quilting, Weaving, Rag Rugs and Collectibles (v. 1) (Milner Craft Series) - Hardcover

Part of a two-volume series, this work surveys the work of designer makers in the fields of decorative and practical arts at the beginning of the new millennium. It features the work of those craftsmen and women who use fabric and thread in their designs.

On display--some of the world's highest quality examples of decorative and functional arts specialties, interpreted by leading embroiderers, quilters, textile artists, and other needleworkers. All new, all original, all breathtakingly innovative, these exquisitely worked designs from 38 top creators include a variety of embroidered landscapes and flower gardens; silk ribbon and embroidered wildflowers; romantic and nostalgic heirlooms; traditional needlepoint lace and needlelace; woolen strands and enriched quilting; sculptured forms and exotic textures; rag rugs and woven floorcoverings. If you're a needleworker, you'll want to try many new areas. First, browse the dozens of colorful projects. Then study the descriptions of how each work was created. Finally, follow the material requirements and the practical instructions to reproduce each design.