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CONTEMPORARY SWEDISH DESIGN.
Author: Monica Boman, Helena Dahlbäck Lutteman, Lennart Lindkvist, eds
Country: Sweden
Language: English
Year Published: 1983
No. of pages: 55
Illustrations: 94 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 8”sq
Weight: 1.00
ISBN:
Biblio/Bio: Cat. of exh.
Code: 3560
Price: $19.50
The thirteen individual designers and the group of ten textile designers from Stockholm shows us a wide range from crafts to industrial design, media, which are covered are glass and ceramics, metal and textiles, furniture and industrial design. Including among many artists are Bertil Vallien, Åsa Brandt, Gunnar Cyrén and Karin Björquist.
CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE ART SCANDINAVIA .
Author: Talley, Charles S.
Country: Sweden
Language: English
Year Published: 1982
No. of pages: 200
Illustrations: 146 Color Illustrations. 20 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 9 1/2”x 8 1/2”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9175280248
Biblio/Bio: Bibl.
Code: 0293
Price: $29.50
A very informative and beautifully illustrated book in color showing the works of textile artists/weavers from all 5 Nordic countries including a survey of each country in addition to individual artists from Norway: Synnøve Anker Aurdal, Hannah Ruggen, Kjell Mardon Gunvaldsen and Gro Jessen. Sweden: Elisabet Hasselberg-Olsson, Sandra Ikse,Elsa Agelii. Finland: Dora Jung, Maija Lavonen and Kirsti Rantanen. Denmark: Jette Gemzøe,Jette Nevers and Helle Kåstrup-Olsen. Iceland: Ragna Robertsdorttir, Asgerdur Buadottir and Gudrun Audunsdottir.
CONTINUOUS CROCHET.
Author: Omdahl, Kristin
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Year Published: 2016
No. of pages: 144
Illustrations: 122 Color Illustrations. 50 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Softbound
Size: 11”x 8”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9781632501653
Biblio/Bio: Index.
Code: 7165
Price: $22.99
Make beautiful, seamless garments and accessories using basic crochet stitches and join-as-you-go techniques.Attention, style-conscious crocheters! Are you looking to expand your handmade wardrobe with attractive, wearable projects, using eye-catching but easy-to-make construction? Look no further! In Continuous Crochet, bestselling author Kristin Omdahl has created a stunning collection of garments and accessories--seamlessly. With Kristin's guidance, readers will learn to manipulate crochet motifs into unique garments (sweaters, cardigans, shrugs) and accessories (crochet hats, cowls, and shawls) that are as style-conscious as they are figure-flattering. And all of the pieces require minimal finishing; you can join crochet in unique and clever ways, without breaking the yarn! These innovative crochet patterns are suitable for those who are looking for beginner crochet projects as well as larger pieces. The pieces strike the perfect balance between stunning good looks and ease of technique.With Continuous Crochet, you'll never want to put down your yarn and hook!
CREATIVE IDEAS WITH HARDANGER.
Author: Wood, Dorothy
Country: New York
Language: English
Year Published: 2001
No. of pages: 95
Illustrations: 95 Color Illustrations. 0 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
Size: 11”x 9”
Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 1579902774
Biblio/Bio: Index.
Code: 5328
Price: $14.50
Any one, who likes to embroider and has average experience can do Hardanger embroidery, which combines counted thread work with delicate needle weaving and needle lace. The resulting beautiful cutwork makes a really elegant embellishment for linen and soft furnishings around the house. Here are 15 desirable projects for contemporary soft furnishings that can be made to keep for yourself or to give as gifts for the Living Room, the Dining Room or the Bedroom. Clear and precise instructions for each project with charts and close-up details are backed up by a comprehensive basic techniques section, so even a novice stitcher can complete a design with confidence. Chart in back of book gives you a complete list of DMC Pearl Cotton colors and I.D numbers.
CYREN, GUNNAR: GLASS ARTIST, SILVERSMITH AND MUSICIAN.
Author: Lutteman, Helena Dahlbäck and Lennart Rudström. Photography by Salomonsson, Rolf
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish/ English
Year Published: 1998
No. of pages: 179
Illustrations: 67 Color Illustrations. 49 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Clothbound
Size: 14”x 10”
Weight: 4.00
ISBN: 9172033274
Biblio/Bio:
Code: 3706
Price: $89.50
A gorgeous book showing an incredibly talented man: Cyrén dazzles the art world with his abilities as draughtsman, musician, designer of glass, silver, and gold as well as industrial design. In this volume, the artist narrates his own story of his professional career in each of these fields. This personal approach is supplemented by the opinions of renowned art historians who attempt to illuminate the full range of Cyrén’s importance as both a Swedish and an international designer. The full page color photographs, sketches, drawings and an almost exhaustive listing of his work make this volume a truly invaluable record of this remarkable contribution to Swedish crafts and design.