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Embroidered narratives by women living in rural areas, shanty towns, inner cities, and refugee camps dominated markets during the last quarter of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st. Sewing Their Stories, Telling Their Lives traces the beginning of this artistic movement from three independent Chilean sources to other countries on five continents. Moreover, this richly illustrated book’s own story defines an art form without academic...
66) Thread herrings
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"At an estate sale, Angie Curtis impulsively buys a tattered embroidery of a coat of arms. She later discovers a document from 1757 behind the framed needlework. After her friend Clem Walker interviews Angie on the local TV news about her find, both women receive death threats. When Clem is murdered, Angie must unravel this historical mystery"--
68) Kids' embroidery
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An introductory embroidery guide for kids includes fifteen easy-to-follow projects, supported by full color photographs, step-by-step instructions and educational sidebars about the history of embroidery around the world.
70) How to embroider almost every cute thing: a sourcebook of 550 motifs + beginner stitch tutorials
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"From cheeseburgers and chihuahuas to earmuffs and exercise equipment, among the 550 supercute, sweet, and little stitch motifs in How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing are flowers, food, animals, clothing, vehicles, sports and hobbies, letters, numbers, and decorative designs from Japan's leading embroidery artists. Use these adorable images to embellish t-shirts, socks, bags, table linens, and more! What you’ll find inside: Finished stitched...
80) Embroidery
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Provides instructions for doing embroidery, and suggests a variety of projects.