An Introduction to Turkish Oya
* The story behind this beautiful and ancient craft
* How to use this book
Chapter 1: Gallery of Needle Lace Flowers
* Detailed photographs of all the flowers in the book
Chapter 2: Needle Lace Flower Projects
* Spring Blossoms: how to make spring f lowers, such as White Apple Blossom,
Daffodil, Hyacinth, Violet. Plus a project to make using each f lower, such as a cardigan
detail, key ring, table runner.
* Summer Blooms: how to make summer f lowers, such as White Jasmine, Forget-menot,
Oriental Lily, Daisy. Plus a project to make using each f lower, such as a necklace,
hairclips and napkin ring.
* Fall Flowers: how to make autumnal f lowers and fruit, such as Calla Liliy, Salmon
Begonia, Carnation, and Dahlia. Plus a project to make using each f lower, such as a
lavender bag, hair barrette and a journal tie.
* Winter Color: how to make winter f lowers and fruit, such as Mexican Shellf lower,
Ponsettia, Winter Rose, Chrysanthemum. Plus a project to make using each f lower,
such as a headband, brooch or earrings.
Chapter 3: Needle Lace Techniques
* Includes a guide to tools and ma terials; how to make the first knots and basic petals
and leaves; how to make more complex petal sha pes; how to join elements; edg ing
techniques.
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments