Overview
An abundance of step-by-step fiber art projects to bring Scandinavian style to life in your home. This adventure meets the needs of two passionate audiences: fiber artists and Nordic craft enthusiasts. By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of these crafts, fans can enjoy extra-meaningful making. Step 1: Vivid photos and spirited text explain the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life-like hygge, nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Step 2: For each value, enjoy four to seven thoughtfully designed fiber arts projects based on traditional designs. . Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate) . Projects include knitting, felting, and weaving . Author is editor emerita of Handwoven, the largest-circulation fiber arts magazine . Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few AUTHOR: Anita Osterhaug is an editor emerita of Handwoven magazine. An author and journalist, she has taught and written on embroidery, knitting, weaving, spinning, felting, and dyeing and specializes in Scandinavian textiles. She lives in Selah, Washington. SELLING POINTS: . Understand the culture and traditions behind the charm, to enjoy meaningful making . Meets the needs of two content-hungry audiences: fiber artists and Nordic craft enthusiasts . Adopt some of Nordic life's cultural norms, like gökotta (to have a picnic at dawn to hear the first bird's song) 300 colour images and patterns
Full Product Details
Author: Anita Osterhaug
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight: 0.980kg
ISBN: 9780764366918
ISBN 10: 0764366912
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 November 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“A vibrant volume of knitting, felting, and weaving projects . . . The cultural history enlightens . . . Crafters will be eager to give these varied projects a try.” -- Publishers Weekly “Both an interesting read and a compilation of practical and well-conceived projects. . . Deftly incorporates history and culture from several Nordic countries . . . The projects featured in Nordic Hands are not only tempting because they are cool, but because they are accessible to many . . . there are projects for everyone from beginning fiber enthusiasts to deeply experienced handcrafters . . . The instructions for each project are thorough and clear . . . Should definitely be on the bookshelf of Scandinavian textile lovers.” -- Robbie LaFleur in Norwegian Textile Letter
nbsp;“A vibrant volume of knitting, felting, and weaving projects . . . The cultural history enlightens . . . Crafters will be eager to give these varied projects a try.” -- Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Anita Osterhaug is an editor emerita of Handwoven magazine. An author and journalist, she has taught and written on embroidery, knitting, weaving, spinning, felting, and dyeing and specializes in Scandinavian textiles. She lives in Selah, Washington.
