Robin Vizzone's Peculiar Primitives-A Collection of Eclectic Projects: Hand-Dyed Wool & Embroidery - Quilts, Dolls, Pillows & More

by Robin Vizzone

Overview

Embrace the beauty of primitive hand stitching with eclectic, age-worn designs. From wall quilts to table toppers and primitive dolls to pincushions, you'll sew 12 handcrafted projects with eccentric flair and distinct character—ideal for beginners and more experienced sewists. Your stitches are meant to tell a story, so put perfection to the side as you create memories with felted wool, distressed cottons, and embroidery thread.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617454844
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
Publication date:	05/01/2017
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Robin Vizzone’s family is filled with artists, including the grandmother who taught her to sew. Robin is a member of The Primitive Stitchers Society. Her work has appeared in magazines, and she enjoys teaching at home in Virginia and abroad.

Table of Contents

Dedication Acknowledgments Breaking The Rules Words About Wool Sewing Simply: Basic and Helpful Tools Work of the Hands WALL QUILTS   Curious Crows   Primitive Seasons BLACKWORK STITCHERY   Life in a Jar Framed Stitchery   Life in a Jar Blackwork Pillow   Primitive Pals   Wise Is the Willow Tree LIGHT WORK   Candle Mat   Jar Candle Cover PRIMITIVE DOLLS   Crabby Gabby   Stella the Stump Doll PIN AND THIMBLE KEEPS   Old Crow Pin Pillow   Thimble Keep Supplies/Resources About the Author

Editorial Reviews

04/03/2017
“Primitives,” writes Vizzone, “are meant to look as though they might have been pulled out of a forgotten attic.” Vizzone’s mantra is “keep it simple,” but that’s not always easy with this craft, for it involves “grunging,” cooking in the oven, dying “murky mixes,” and felting with secret formulas. She tries to keep instructions simple, but her tips, scattered like ashes throughout, often warn about the drawbacks of going primitive. Vizzone’s subslogan is, “No rules, only guidelines.” She claims this craft is about breaking the rules: thus, the distressed and dirty looks, the jolie laide quality of primitive art projects. She spreads her discussion of tools of the trade—adhesives, stains, doll maker’s needles, etc.—over four pages as part of the 24 pages dedicated to the craft itself before launching into her eclectic projects. These include a wall quilt with cranky crows, black work, and a wool runner with a willow. Each project details material, cutting, and construction. The book’s layout appeals with antiqued touches. (May)

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