Jacobean Rhapsodies : Composing with 28 Applique Designs

by Campbell, Patricia B.; Ayars, Mimi

• ISBN13: 9781571200495
• ISBN10: 1571200495
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: St Martins Pr

Summary

A classic 17th-century embroidery style is translated into marvelous applique patterns to delight needlecrafters of all skill levels. Known in America as "crewel work", versatile Jacobean embroidery designs offer stitchers the option of resizing motifs to fit table runners, curtain borders, pillows, quilts, and other items.

Table of Contents

Overture WHY JACOBEAN? WHY APPLIQUE? WHY RHAPSODIES?	5	(1)
The Designs 1-28	6 - 32	(26)
Compositions	33	(13)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 1	34	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 2	35	(3)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 3	38	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 4	39	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 5	40	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 6	41	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 7	42	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 8	43	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 9	44	(1)
JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 10	45	(1)
Improvisation	46	(2)
Instruments	48	(2)
Bar Staff	50	(2)
Fabric
Master Pattern Material
Template Material
Batting
Thread
Tuning Up	52	(3)
Criteria
Making the Master Pattern
Cutting the Background Fabric
Marking the Background Fabric
Making Templates
Marking and Cutting Design Pieces
Cutting and Making Bias
Not Marking the Background Fabric
Basting
Performance	55	(5)
Applique
Hand Method
Curves
Points
Circles
Deep "V's"
Scallops
Tulips
Butting
Machine Method
Heat Bonding Method
Finale	60	(3)
Assembling the Quilt
Mitering the Border
Cutting the Backing
Quilting
Quilt Sleeve
Binding
Mitering the Binding
Composer	63	(1)
Applause	63	(1)
Patterns	64	(92)
DESIGN 1: QUEEN'S LACE	66	(3)
DESIGN 2: PRIMROSE TREE	69	(4)
DESIGN 3: TRUMPET TULIPS	73	(6)
DESIGN 4: MAYFAIR GRAPES	79	(2)
DESIGN 5: PIXIE VINE	81	(1)
DESIGN 6: CANTERBURY BELLS	82	(4)
DESIGN 7: LANCASTER OAK LEAF	86	(4)
DESIGN 8: OXFORD OAK	90	(1)
DESIGN 9: WORCESTER POMEGRANATE	91	(3)
DESIGN 10: DERBY SWIRL	94	(2)
DESIGN 11: CHELSEA WATTLE	96	(4)
DESIGN 12: TULIP BERRY	100	(2)
DESIGN 13: TULIP SWIRL	102	(1)
DESIGN 14: SCARLET CHERRY	103	(3)
DESIGN 15: CAMBRIDGE VINES	106	(4)
DESIGN 16: WIND TREE	110	(6)
DESIGN 17: HEART VINE	116	(1)
DESIGN 18: PAINTED HEARTS	117	(2)
DESIGN 19: SNOW HEATH	119	(4)
DESIGN 20: NEWCASTLE VINE	123	(4)
DESIGN 21: SWEETBRIAR	127	(1)
DESIGN 22: WINDSOR SUNFLOWER	128	(3)
DESIGN 23: PASSION VINE	131	(2)
DESIGN 24: LANCASTER TULIP	133	(3)
DESIGN 25: SILKY OAK	136	(2)
DESIGN 26: FAIRY APRON	138	(1)
DESIGN 27 (BORDER): QUEEN'S GARDEN	139	(8)
DESIGN 28 (BORDER): QUEEN'S GARDEN	147	(9)
Scores JACOBEAN RHAPSODY NO. 3-10	156-159	(3)
Bibliography	160	(1)
Index	160