Product Description

Drawing her inspiration from the surviving examples of the art of ancient Celtic kingdoms Barbara Hammet has produced a series of stunning reworkings of the classical Celtic swirling shapes and sinuous forms that are at once both modern and timeless. The collection is widely diverse, ranging from a desk set worked in striking black and terracotta to an eye-catching pair of peacocks that would enliven any plain wall and a handsome firescreen whose design is based on the Durrow Circle. There are patterns to suit every level of skill, while the motif library will provide plenty of inspiration for further projects.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47773 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

About the Author
Barbara Hammet is a designer who began her career teaching arts and crafts and history of art. Embroidery provided her with the opportunity to combine this knowledge with her interest in the colours and textures of fabrics and threads. She runs her own design business, Wessex Embroidery Collection, selling kits based on historic designs. This is her third book to be published by David & Charles: the earlier two are The Art of William Morris and Art Nouveau Cross Stitch. Barbara lives in Winchester.

Customer Reviews

Celtic Cross Stitch at its best
I have quite a few Celtic Cross Stitch books and this is one of the best. Not only are the charts clear and large enough to see, at the back of the book there is a small library of charts which can be used individually. It gives you the inspiration to have a go at designing yourself.

One of the best collections of Celtic design
There are quite a few books on Celtic designs for needlework, but this is one of the best. The author explains the original Celtic source for each design (a particular page of the Book of Darrow, for instance), and how she has adapted shapes and colours from the original setting. There is a very useful 'library' of individual motifs, but also many complete projects, from small designs that could be done in an evening to a superb firescreen, pictures, pillows, small gifts etc. The charts are clear and easy to follow. I have stitched a number of these designs now, and have always been very pleased with the result. Definitely a winner!