Classic Cards 60 Projects for the Discriminating Crafter

by Piers, Marrian

• ISBN13: 9781402710728
• ISBN10: 1402710720
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

With their distinctive techniques and exceptional craftsmanship, these exquisite handmade cards will please the discerning crafter. A truly special collection unlike any other cardmaking book out there.

These are 60 of the most beautiful cards a crafter will ever see, with unique techniques that no other card-making guide uses. Every project showcases excellent craftsmanship, and features great color how-to photographs, diagrams, and patterns. Choose from the classic Dutch and other European styles of folding and stitching to create something special for any occasion. Embroider a geometric star in metallic threads, and then add seed beads for an elegant, crisp design. Layer bright squares, construct a Chinese Pagoda design out of many small bits and scraps, use bold, thick threads to make a wonderfully realistic three-dimensional butterfly, or quilt a small heart card for Valentine's Day. Each card is so exquisite that it's a gift in itself.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Materials You'll Need	p. 10
Getting Started	p. 13
Embroidery	p. 18
Chinese Pagodas	p. 20
Layered Triangles	p. 22
Christmas Tree	p. 24
Floral Design	p. 26
Holiday Ornament	p. 28
Layered Squares	p. 30
Geometric Star	p. 32
Hearts	p. 34
Circle Star	p. 36
Butterfly	p. 38
Bell	p. 40
Medallions and Borders	p. 42
Lime Flowers	p. 44
Pewter Leaf	p. 46
Faux Tile	p. 48
Windowpane	p. 50
Small Trifold	p. 52
Asian Leaves	p. 54
Flying Cranes	p. 56
Teabag Folding	p. 58
Dragon Face	p. 60
Oriental Red and Gold	p. 64
Design in Black and White	p. 66
Kites and Pinwheels	p. 68
Wreath	p. 70
Musical Notes	p. 73
Iris Folding	p. 76
Seashell	p. 80
Spring Leaf	p. 82
Japanese Fans	p. 84
Kimono	p. 88
Lily	p. 91
Oval Ornament	p. 94
Christmas Bell	p. 96
Antique Star	p. 98
Napkin Cutouts	p. 102
Blue Iris	p. 105
Daisy Power	p. 106
Christmas Images	p. 108
Bordered Butterfly	p. 111
Pop-up Pansies	p. 114
African Masks	p. 116
Captured Hearts	p. 118
Simple Quilt Block	p. 120
Basket-Weave Quilt Block	p. 122
Blue-on-Black Quilt Block	p. 124
Embroidery and Beads on Vellum	p. 126
Mauve Filigree	p. 128
Sheet Music	p. 130
Circle of Moonbeams	p. 132
Framed Beaded Cross-stitch	p. 134
Daisy Love	p. 136
Sunburst	p. 138
Kaleidoscope Folding	p. 140
Log Cabin	p. 142
Corner Square	p. 145
Stitched Kaleidoscope	p. 148
Night Music	p. 150
Crocus	p. 154
Acknowledgments	p. 158
Index	p. 159
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