Smoyg: Pattern Darning from Norway

Smoyg: Pattern Darning from Norway

<b>Learn how to create 13 beautiful needle-woven pieces by award-winning embroiderer Yvette Stanton, inspired by traditional Norwegian embroidery</b><br><br>From the award-winning embroiderer who introduced you to some of the world's most exquisite forms of traditional embroidery, comes a new 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.<br><br>In Yvette Stanton's book Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, you will<br><br>  <b>*</b>  explore where smøyg can be found in Norway and where it features on traditional clothing and textiles<br>  <b>*</b>  enjoy many photographs featuring historical examples of smøyg<br>  <b>*</b>  learn the stitches and techniques of smøyg with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams<br>  <b>*</b>  be inspired by 13 original projects, from small through to large, with a range of useful and beautiful applications.<br>  <b>*</b>  If you love colourful, geometric folk embroidery, this is the book for you.<