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Summary: Unusual and rewarding
Review: Art Nouveau covers a wide range of styles and so you are not likely to love (eg) Klimt or Mucha as much as you do (oh, and I do!) Charles Rennie Mackintosh or Beardsley - or vice versa - but this book manages to accurately and effectively translate their art into stitch. Barbara Hammet has done a marvelous job here - and her Mackintosh Rose is a delight both to stitch and to see on my favourite cushion. Nice selection of borders later in the book, too. I suppose the only reason I give 4, and not 5 stars is that I have to admit I really don't like Klimt (my son Renny will kill me). A lovely book with lots of artist background too. .
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Summary: Exquisite and Unusual Designs
Review: I have always wished I could make a cross stitch project that looked like a Tiffany or Art Nouveau. This book provides some of the most beautiful and artistic patterns I have found. I'm sure I will find a lifetime of inspiration from the patterns provided in this book as well as enjoying the interesting reading.
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Summary: Exquisite and Unusual Designs
Review: I have always wished I could make a cross stitch project that looked like a Tiffany or Art Nouveau. This book provides some of the most beautiful and artistic patterns I have found. I'm sure I will find a lifetime of inspiration from the patterns provided in this book as well as enjoying the interesting reading.
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Summary: a great addition to any stitcher's collection
Review: I love to cross-stitch, yet I have trouble finding patterns that interest me. This book is such a wonderful find. It has a wide variety of patterns (the Klimt doesn't look anything like the Tiffanys on the cover) which are challenging enough for a stitcher who likes a more intricate pattern (like myself.) The patterns in this book are some of the best I've ever seen as far as artistry goes. The small motifs and decorative borders included at the back of the book encourage us to use our own creativity. I can't wait to make more of the projects in this book - right now I'm working on a pillow with one of the decorative borders.
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Summary: a nice cross stitch book
Review: I ordered this book because I love stained glass designs and there were two pictured on the cover. I had been hoping for more of them inside but was disappointed to find that there weren't any others. However, it is a nice book with background on art nouveau and designs inspired by artists such as Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Also included are instructions for basic cross stitch, cleaning your work, stretching needlework, and turning your piece into a cushion. If you have a preference for either color or b&w charts, you should be aware that the charts in this book are in color with symbols.
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Summary: A must for any nouveau fan!
Review: This lovely book outlines the history of art nouveau and offers some great charts.
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