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THE DEFINITIVE VOLUME ON THIS BELOVED ART FORM

Following the career of the Irish lace designer and inspector Emily Anderson (1856-1948), and exploring the contemporary relevance of her work, this book charts a path through the many institutions, organizations, philanthropic initiatives and government bodies that supported, promoted and monitored the crafting and design of lace in Ireland from the late 19th century onwards.The story of lace's introduction in Ireland to provide work and sustenance during the Irish Famine is a well-known element of social history, yet the development of the craft - as a set of techniques and designs, with a supporting infrastructure of inspection and education - has never been the subject of a comprehensive study. Where did designs for Irish lace come from? Who decided how and to whom it would be taught? How were the aesthetics and institutions of lace design and lacemaking shaped by contemporary concerns about gender, politics and class? This interdisciplinary book gathers little-studied textual and material sources to explore these questions, informed by recent critical work in craft and design studies as well as by pattern books and local, embodied knowledge from practitioner communities.This narrative highlights the craft's development and cultural meaning as well as its interconnectedness with deeply politicized, gendered and class-based discourses surrounding design, education, taste and industry. Weaving together a network of exchanges between Irish institutions such as the Cork School of Art, Irish Agricultural Organisation Society, and Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction, and by following Anderson's career, author Molly-Claire Gillet traces early feminism in craft and how lace facilitated a path to female professionalization in Irish industry. The book concludes with a consideration of contemporary Irish lacemaking - now proudly claimed as a part of Ireland's intangible cultural heritage - and charts a shift through the 20th century in the conception of lace design as 'art for industry', and lacemaking as an economic necessity to both practices as expressions of identity, creativity and networked community-building.

Breathe Life Into Your Summer Wardrobe Transform your summertime wardrobe with fashion-forward, lightweight, handmade pieces designed for beach days, vacations, and lounging in the sun. Created by designer Janine Myska, who is known for her thorough, size-inclusive patterns and refined, chic sense of style, this collection is the perfect blend of bohemian fashion and summer staples. In addition to clear, detailed instructions, Summer Crochet is chock full of helpful resources, including comprehensive stitch charts, full sizing charts and plenty of customization tips throughout each pattern, making it easy to personalize this collection and alter each design to fit your unique body type and sense of style.Complete with lace details, open stitchwork, and classic silhouettes, Janine's patterns will help you look and feel your best all summer long. You can create the Tropical Beach Dress for a dressed-up vacation dinner, the Boardwalk Bralette for a day by the pool or the Bellflower Bucket Hat to keep the summer sun out of your eyes. Whatever you choose to create, this book provides boutique-quality pieces that will instantly become favorites in your closet. Grab your hook and crochet your way to a sun-soaked summer with each of these beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs.

Infuse your watercolor paintings with the ephemeral beauty of wildflower meadows and lush gardens-by adding pressed flowers! Perfect for beginners, this stunning mixed media technique from botanical artist Karly Murphy combines the basics of each medium to create frame-worthy results. With this complete guide, you'll learn everything you need to create floral masterpieces, from foolproof tips on painting watercolor landscapes to pressing flowers and mounting them to paper without losing a petal. With each finished artwork, pressed flowers pop in the foreground bringing texture and an eye-catching 3-D effect to your dreamy landscapes. Capture the magic of a bluebell meadow blooming in a mountain valley. Layer paint and plants to recreate the rich, wild greenery of a fern forest. Or, highlight the beauty of vibrant daffodils in a bright greenhouse scene. Plus, with Karly's innovative technique, you'll be able to create thoughtful keepsakes that preserve blooms from special occasions. These gorgeous projects will open up a whole new world of possibilities for your watercolor art!

Crafting with Flowers is a stunning book centred around crafting with both fresh and dried flowers, encouraging the reader to connect with nature and create stylish projects for their homes, spaces and to gift to others. The book features 20 practical projects and activities to help readers pause their hectic lives and immerse themselves in a connection to nature and creativity. From simple and cute ideas like pretty framed pressed flowers and garlands, to gorgeous seasonal wreaths and kokedama, all the projects in Crafting with Flowers connect the reader to the outside world, providing them with a beautiful piece to enjoy in their home. Bex gives helpful guidance on the best plants to use for each project and provides tips and techniques to get the most from your creations. ​With stunning photography and inspiring projects, Crafting with Flowers will give you the confidence and inspiration to bring nature into the home and allow you to find moments of calm and joy.