Complete patterns and instructions for knitting 23 casual sweaters inspired by American folk designs. The patterns and directions in this book are different from those found in most knitting books. The directions are easy to follow and they show you how to substitute yarns, to make size adjustments, and to make your own adaptations. The formulas are easy and can be adapted to all of your other knitting projects. The patterns are colorful, casual, and comfortable-- Americana at its best!

Countryknits

Arts & Photography

Huber, Carol

Graphic Design

E.P.Dutton

Shows how to make crew-necks, pullovers, and cardigans featuring designs from quilts, oriental carpets, and folk art

Countryknits: 2Volume 2

Huber, Stephen

Studio

The Connecticut River Valley was an important center for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by young women in private academies from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. This book identifies the distinctive styles developed by teachers and students at schools throughout the valley, from Connecticut and Massachusetts to Vermont and New Hampshire. Needlework was a means of instilling the values of citizenship, faith, knowledge, and patriotism into girls who would become mothers in the early republic. This book describes and illustrates how these embroideries provide insight into the nature of women’s schooling at this time. Over the course of their education, girls undertook progressively more complex and difficult needlework. Before the age of ten, they stitched elementary samplers on linen. As the culmination of their studies, they executed elaborate samplers, memorials, and silk pictures as evidence of the skills and accomplishments befitting a lady. Proudly displayed as enticements to potential suitors, these pieces affirmed a young woman’s mastery of the polite arts, which encompassed knowledge of religious and literary themes as well as art and music.This publication has been made possible through the generous support of The Coby Foundation, Ltd., the Connecticut Humanities Council, the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund, and several private donors.

With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River Valley, 1740–1840

Lansing, Amy Kurtz

Schoelwer, Susan P.

History & Criticism

Wesleyan University Press

The Connecticut River Valley was an important center for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by young women in private academies from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. This book identifies the distinctive styles developed by teachers and students at schools throughout the valley, from Connecticut and Massachusetts to Vermont and New Hampshire. Needlework was a means of instilling the values of citizenship, faith, knowledge, and patriotism into girls who would become mothers in the early republic. This book describes and illustrates how these embroideries provide insight into the nature of women's schooling at this time. Over the course of their education, girls undertook progressively more complex and difficult needlework. Before the age of ten, they stitched elementary samplers on linen. As the culmination of their studies, they executed elaborate samplers, memorials, and silk pictures as evidence of the skills and accomplishments befitting a lady. Proudly displayed as enticements to potential suitors, these pieces affirmed a young woman's mastery of the polite arts, which encompassed knowledge of religious and literary themes as well as art and music. This publication has been made possible through the generous support of The Coby Foundation, Ltd., the Connecticut Humanities Council, the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund, and several private donors.

Striking it rich! Finding the mother lode! 'Tis the stuff of miners' dreams. Unlike professional gold seekers, recreational gold panners benefit mostly from the adventure. The entire family can share in the fun of prospecting and gold panning. In this booklet, we explain basic gold panning techniques, how to find gold, discuss mining rights and guidelines, and identify areas available for recreational panning on the Chugach National Forest portion of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Recreational gold panning on lands withdrawn from mineral entry is not a mining activity-it is a privilege. Be aware that panning, sluicing, and suction dredging can adversely affect water quality, thereby impacting vegetation, fish, wildlife, and ultimately people. During the process of separating soil from minerals, silt may be washed into streams, creating turbid water. Fish, fish eggs, and the aquatic insects have difficulty living in heavily silted water because of its reduced oxygen supply.

Gold Panning - A Guide To Recreational Gold Panning On The Kenai Peninsula, Chugach National Forest, Alaska

National Forest, Chugach

Sarns, Kathy

Lindemuth, Charles

Land Management, Bureau of

Kurtak, Joseph

L. Allen, David

Reference

lulu.com

Schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework are amongst the most fascinating and sought- after textile collectibles, and this book covers the entire range of the subject on both sides of the Atlantic. Covering pieces from the 17th through the 19th century, this book is much more than just a sampler survey or price guide- it is a master class of appraising samplers.

Samplers: How to Compare & Value

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Miller/Mitchell Beazley

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