A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey

a cross stitcher's oriental odyssey

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A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey

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Book Description
A breathtaking collection of 30 designs around a fashionably Oriental theme. Created by American artist Joan Elliott and skillfully adapted for cross stitch by Design Works for cross stitch. These modern interpretations of classic Oriental images include pictures of fans and ladies in Kimonos, pot lids decorated with bonsai and butterflies; and linen decorated with birds and blossoms.

About the Author
Joan Elliott has been creating needlework designs for over 30 years. An accomplished artist and weaver, her knowledge of colour and skills in fibre art shine through. Joan is one of the key designers for Design Works Crafts, the very successful cross stitch company based in Bohemia, New York. She works closely with Susan Knopp, the company?s owner, to develop her designs into cross stitch charts. Joan Elliott lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey,Joan Elliott,David & Charles Publishers,0715311700,Crafts & Hobbies,Crafts / Hobbies,Hobbies/Crafts,Needlework - Cross-Stitch,Cross-stitch,Oriental art

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