Smøyg : pattern darning from Norway
(Book)

Includes folded pattern sheet.

Includes index.

"From the award-winning embroiderer who introduced you to some of the world's most exquisite forms of traditional embroidery, comes a new how-to guide full of colourful images and enticing projects to help you discover the beauty of Norwegian pattern darning. Pattern darning is a simple technique, and beginners through to experienced stitchers will find much to delight in this book. In this book you will explore where smoyg can be found in Norway and where it features on traditional clothing and textiles, enjoy many photographs featuring historical examples of smoyg, learn the stitches and techniques of smoyg with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, and be inspired by 13 original projects, from small through to large, with a range of useful and beautiful applications. If you love colourful, geometric folk embroidery, this is the book for you."--Provided by publisher.