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Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch Barbara Hammet

Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch By Barbara Hammet

Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet


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Summary

Depicts the art, architecture, landscape, people, animals, and gods of the ancient Egyptians in cross stitch designs. The 25 projects, such as pictures, wall hangings, cushions, box lids and greetings cards, have step-by-step stitching and making-up instructions. This book describes historical facts behind every design.

Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch Summary

Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet

This work depicts the art, architecture, landscape, people, animals and gods of the Ancient Egyptians in the glorious cross stitch designs we've come to expect from this talented author. Subject matter includes the 'face' of Tutankhamen, the breathtaking pyramids, fascinating hieroglyphics, and life on the River Nile. All 25 projects, such as pictures, wall hangings, cushions, box lids and greetings cards, have full step-by-step stitching and making-up instructions. This book reveals the fascinating historical facts and insights behind every design to make this a truly unique cross-stitch journey through an ancient civilisation.

About Barbara Hammet

Barbara Hammet began her career teaching arts and crafts, and history of art. She runs her own business, Wessex Embroidery Collection, designing and selling kits based on historic designs, and this is her fifth book to be published by David & Charles. Barbara lives in Winchester.

Table of Contents

Introduction; The Great Sphinx: framed picture, plus mini picture, card, glasses case; Gods on Earth: framed portraits of Tutankhamen and Egyptian queen; The Royal Hunt: wall hanging of a chariot hunt through African wildlife; Winged Goddess: opulent beaded figure stitched on a velvet cushion; Regal Falcon: stitched on a box lid with wings dramatically outspread; Temples and Pyramids: three pictures - ancient monuments of Egypt; Hieroglyphics: stitched on a book cover, card, bookmark and lid; Bastet: framed picture of the cat goddess against a lotus flower backdrop; Scarab Amulet: beaded evening bag with coordinating mirror case; Papyrus and Lotus: cushion covers, plus two stitched band projects; Life on the Nile: two pictures depicting fishing and boats on the water; Techniques, Suppliers, Index.

Additional information

GOR001548049
9780715322437
0715322435
Ancient Egyptian Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
20060929
112
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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