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sweet bags, jacqui carey
£29.95

Sweet Bags

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by: Carey Company

ISBN: 0952322579

 

Sweet Bags
An Investigation into
16th & 17th Century Needlework

Jacqui Carey has been meticulously analysing English textiles that have survived from the late-sixteenth to early-seventeenth century. The object-based research revealed a range of ‘lost’ needlework stitches, and this book aims to re-establish an understanding of these stitches by looking specifically at sweet bags. These highly decorative little purses provide the focal point for looking at the context, structure and potential methods of some needlework dating from the Elizabethan, Jacobean and later Stuart periods.
Beautifully illustrated, with full references, this book will be a welcome addition to both the textile historian and the practical craftsperson.

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elizabethan stitches
£24.95

Elizathan Stitches

A guide to Historic English Needlework

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by:
Carey Company

ISBN 0952322580

 

The author’s detailed study of surviving artefacts has revealed that many of the stitches found on 16th and 17th century textiles differ from those used today. For over one hundred years, publications discussing historic English needlework have described the historic stitches in relation to the stitches made popular by women such as Thérèse de Dillmont, Grace Christie (writing as Mrs. Archibald Christie), and Mary Thomas. However, the visual evidence found on the surviving textiles does not correspond with these modern interpretations. Unfortunately, most of the stitches shown in Elizabethan Stitches have been obsolete for so long that they do not appear in stitch dictionaries. It is hoped that this book will provide a valuable reference source for those wishing to identify and catalogue historic work, as well as providing practical ‘how-to’ instruction.

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beads and braids
£18.95

Beads & Braids.

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by:
Carey Company

ISBN 0-9523225-2-8

 

A practical and inspirational guide to the many ways of combining beads with braids.
120 different samples with full working instructions made using just 8 bobbins.
Illustrated with diagrams and photographs.
Bursting with ideas using full colour throughout.
40 Gallery pieces to further inspire.

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creative-kumihimo
£14.95

Creative Kumihimo.

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by: Carey Company

ISBN 0-9523225-0-1

 

A comprehensive guide to Kumihimo.
Starting at the very beginning and detailing all aspects of Marudai braiding including finishing techniques.
Over 50 different braid structures using up to 16 bobbins.
A unique drafting system that enables the discovery
of infinite pattern possibilities for each structure.
Invaluable for the creative braidmaker.

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£7.95

Round the Twist-

Creative Cordmaking.

by: Jacqui Carey.

Published by: Carey Company.

ISBN: 0 9523225 3 6

 

Exploring simple yet effective techniques that require little or no equipment. Round the Twist, Creative Cordmaking; looks at new ideas for the simple twisted cord.Ideal for any textile enthusiast who wishes to create complimentary embellishments.

 

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round-the -beading-twist
£7.95

Round the BeadingTwist.

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by: Carey Company

ISBN: 0 9523225 5 2

 

Exploring simple yet effective techniques that require little or no equipment. Round the Beading Twist..Ideal for any textile enthusiast who wishes to create Beaded complimentary embellishments.

 

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£7.95

Braids & Beyond a Broad look at narrow wares.

by: Jacqui Carey

Produced by:
Carey Company

ISBN 0-9523225-4-4

 

From military braids to mouse traps, antique to modern and handmade to industrial.

How centuries of skill have turned a piece of string into a work of art.

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£9.99

200 Braids to Loop, Knot, Weave & Twist

 

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by:
Search Press

ISBN 1-84448-652-6

Each braid features a close-up photograph, a recipe of materials and step-by-step instructions. All core techniques are clearly demonstrated with easy-to-follow photographs and little or no equipment is needed.

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£15.95

Chinese Braid Embroidery.

by: Jacqui Carey

Published by: Carey Company

ISBN 0-9523225-6-0

 

Step-by-step instructions give a clear guide to making the braids and the stitching methods used to apply them. A feast of colour and information.

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