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 Repertoire des Motifs
by Valerie
Lejeune
Over
1200 symbols for cross
stitch are charted in this
softbound edition. The cast
of "characters" is vast,
including traditional putti
(cherubs), kings, queens,
classical figures, hearts,
religious motifs,, wonderful
animals, birds, mythological
creatures, flower baskets,
ships, household objects,
butterflies, fish, geometric
motifs, and much more.
Softbound, 224 pages, $50.
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RICAMI
D'ASSISI 2: A collection of
traditional Assisi
embroidery motifs, with
color schemes
Taken from actual
historic patterns dating
back before the 16th
century, this full color
book contains a diverse and
fascinating collection of
patterns, including borders,
mythological motifs, floral,
avian, animal and geometric
charts, and stitch diagrams
for proper execution of the
technique. The text, which
is minimal, is in Italian,
but the patterns and
diagrams are
self-explanatory. Paper, 51
pages, $20.00
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LA COLLECTION DE POINT DE CROIX
de REGINE DEFORGES
For the first
time, Regine Deforges, an embroiderer and collector, has
exhibited her collection of early French cross stitch
embroideries in this book. Elaborate charted patterns
are compiled from other collections as well. Ce livre,
veritable bible du point de croix, presente aussi bien
des motifs ornementauz que des alphabets originaux, des
motifs du monde que des motifs floraux.
Limited supply
Hard bound, 190 pages, $55.00
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