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Smøyg

Pattern Darning from Norway
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Smøyg by Yvette Stanton delves into the intricate world of Norwegian embroidery, specifically exploring the smøyg technique. This book serves as both an instructional guide and a cultural exploration, offering step-by-step illustrations and vibrant photographs of traditional designs. It highlights the rich heritage of Norwegian textile arts, with insights into historical context and modern applications.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in traditional needlework techniques and arts and culture, particularly from Norway. It delves into the intricate art of Norwegian pattern darning, offering both historical context and practical guidance, making it a delightful choice for craft enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.

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From the award-winning embroiderer who introduced you to some of the world's most exquisite forms of traditional embroidery, comes a how-to guide full of colourful images and enticing projects to help you discover the beauty of Norwegian pattern darning. Pattern darning is a simple technique, and beginners through to experienced stitchers will find much to delight in this book.

In Yvette Stanton's book Smøyg, you will explore where smøyg can be found in Norway and where it features on traditional clothing and textiles. Enjoy many photographs featuring historical examples of smøyg and learn its stitches and techniques with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams. Be inspired by 13 original projects, from small through to large, with a range of useful and beautiful applications.

If you love colourful, geometric folk embroidery, this is the book for you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780975767788

Publisher: Vetty Creations

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vetty Creations

Illustration: 850 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 104

About the Author

Yvette Stanton is the publisher and designer behind Vetty Creations. Yvette has written several best-selling embroidery books and is an accredited tutor with the Embroiderers Guild of NSW, teaching embroidery classes at shops and guild groups around Australia. She's also an award-winning embroiderer with over 15 years' experience of producing beautiful intricate embroideries. Yvette lives in Sydney, Australia. Visit Yvette's website at www.vettycreations.com.au

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