If you enjoy needlepoint you will love the patterns and inspiration included in this book. See all books authored by kaffe fassett, including glorious patchwork, and glorious knits, and more on. Kaffe fassett s glorious needlepoint by kaffe fassett. Fassett, worldfamous knitting maverick and color enthusiast, presents a sublime series of stunning designs. Latest collection of kaffe fassett s projects for knitting and needlepoint, inspired by many of his favorite objects at londons famed albert and victoria museum, seventeen allnew designs in glorious. This guide explores the full potential of needlepoint as an ins. Jun 30, 2014 kaffe fassett is one of the uks most lyrical, colourful designers, and the american museum in britain currently has a splendid show of his work until november 2. Fassett has firmly established himself as the single most exciting craftandcolor expert today. Needlepoint, knitting, and decorative design projects for. Grab a roll or two and get to makin something beautiful.
Kaffe fassett star flower red blue and black 261404. He is a prolific author of books on colour and design in craftwork, having written over forty books. One of the most beautiful and inspirational books on needlepoint you will ever see. Sign up for the stunning jewel box block of the month aurifil thread.
This is a great older kaffe fassett book, i was excited to be able to find a used copy in great shape at a wonderful price. We carry all of the kaffe fassett collective fabrics. Fabric by kaffe fassett, philip jacobs, brandon mably. Glorious needlepoint kaffe fassett 1987 160pg book. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. At the moment we are working on a new hardback book for abrams publishers based on our home and the kaffe fassett studio, showing highlights of kaffes collections, interiors, working mediums and design philosophy. Kaffe fassett revolutionized needlework in the late 1980s with this book, and more than twenty years later it still remains a most useful compendium of needlepoint design, technique, and inspiration. Ehrmankaffe fassett pastel roman blocks very vintageehrman star tile needlepoint tapestry kit design by kaffe fassett a stunning vintage classic design a classic. I have seen kaffe fassett s knitting before, but i didnt realize he worked in this. I picked up this book and a couple others at the library. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Explore books by kaffe fassett with our selection at. Being able to tap into the brilliance of kaffe fassetts creative mind is wonderful. Find glorious needlepoint by fassett, kaffe at biblio.
Kaffe fassetts glorious inspiration for needlepoint and. The kaffe fassett lecture is designed to inspire and motivate. Knitting swatches in their unique colour pallet, kaffe creates his designs on the needles, often running three different shades of fine yarn together. I decided i wanted to take a try at it due to it being something to do on airlines, etc. In this book he brings us designs based on fruits and vegetables, fish and fowl, flowers and foliage, faces and fans and jugs and geometrics.
Kaffe fassett collective for freespirit cactus flower blue. Kaffe fassett, a londonbased artist, discovered that he could use a rainbow pallette of yarn as well as paint to express his particular artistic ideas. I have seen kaffe fassett s knitting before, but i didnt realize he worked in this medium as well. Kaffe fassett on his career in the world of knitting. Beautiful photos and clear well written text make this book worth owning. Kaffe fassett, previous visitors, who is visiting, whats. Kaffe fassett is also the author of glorious knitting and glorious needlepoint.
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Kaffe fassett is rightly famous for his lifeenhancing design work. Kaffe fassett revolutionized needlework in the late 1980s with this book, and more than twenty years later it still remains a most useful compendium of. Glorious inspiration kaffe fassetts needlepoint source book. I once heard him speak at a talk about his needlepoint and he is such an enthusiast. Kaffe fassett glorious needlepoint a must for your library kaffe. Kaffe fassett exposition kaffe fassett quilts, kaffe. Drawing on patterns found in nature, art, and architecture, kaffe applies his sense of color and texture to create tapestries unlike any other. Kaffe fassetts glorious needl epoint fassett, kaffe on. Any outstanding orders will be despatched when we restart and we would like to thank all our customers for their understanding in these unprecedented times. View all patchwork and quilting publications kaffe fassett. Glorious color largest selection of kaffe fassett quilt fabric, quilt kits, and books by kaffe fassett and liza prior lucy. Glorious needlepoint by kaffe fassett, paperback barnes. I have seen kaffe fassetts knitting before, but i didnt realize he worked in this medium as well. Indeed, the text of glorious interiors is something rare in.
Glorious needlepoint book by kaffe fassett 5 available. Kaffe fassett tapestry kit for sale in uk view 25 ads. Ive never been much of a crafter, so i dont know where this urge is coming from. Kaffe fassetts glorious needlepoint by kaffe fassett. He is a prolific author of books on colour and design in craftwork, having written over. Secondly, if you love victoriana, this is a great book. Kaffes peruvian connection readytowear range allows him to pour his artistry into each collection, using their exclusive yarns.
An evening with kaffe fassett lecture quilters corner. This presentation highlights works from his latest projects, including his patchwork quilts, fabric, needlepoint, mosaics, painting and knitting designs. Kaffe fassett has dedicated the last 50 years of his life to the world of knitting. Extraordinary stitchery designs from the author of glorious knits. The designs featured in this book include a coat based on blue and white china and a cushion and sweater inspired by islamic tiles in brilliant blues and greens. Kaffe creates needlepoint designs for ehrman tapestry, who turn his work into needlepoint kits for makers to create their own tapestry cushions. Glorious inspiration, a design sourcebook, is a natural extension of the authors profoundly held conviction that anyone can create their own knitting and needlepoint designs. When he was 19, kaffe won a scholarship to the museum of fine arts school in boston, but left after 3 months to paint in london. Kaffe fassetts joyous needlepoint kits for ehrman how to. I recently took two workshops with kaffe fassett and brandon mably, and kaffe had his needle point in hand during breaks. I thought she could use the patterns for rugs instead of needlepoint. Since 1999, glorious color has specialized in the quilt fabric and books created by kaffe fassett and liza prior lucy.
First edition in hardback by century publishing london, 1985, with a photograph of the damask flower peplum jacket on the dust cover. Frank havrah kaffe fassett, mbe born december 7, 1937 is an americanborn artist who is best known for his colourful designs in the decorative arts needlepoint, patchwork, knitting, painting and ceramics. Bold and bright colors sure to bring that wow factor to your project. While still a child, fassett renamed himself after an egyptian boy character from the book boy of the pyramid by ruth fosdick jones.
A glorious book for knitting enthusiasts, the master of color kaffe fassett. From kaffe fassett, the hottest and most imaginative knitting designer on the scene today, comes glorious knitsa colorfully illustrated breakthrough knitting book. There is nothing staid or dainty about these designs. Oct 01, 2000 kaffe fassetts glorious needlepoint fassett, kaffe on. In 1987, the kaffe fassett glorious needlepoint book was published, exploring. See below examples of kaffe s work and his thoughts on the craft of needlepoint.
Filmed for ehrman tapestry at his london studio, 20. Ehrman pansy the cow design by kaffe fassett very nicely stitched, has loads of threads ive counted them up and there are almost as may as there should have been for the whole project. Glorious color quilt fabric and kits from kaffe fassett. The book is an excellent record and encouragement to all of us who like his work. Firstly, this is a reprint of the glorious needlepoint that went out of print. Here, kaffe has chosen hundreds of objects and motifs from the decorative arts and the world of nature and grouped them into themes to inspire the artist in all of us. He also works on special commissions and larger bespoke designs. Kaffe fassett collective february 2020 cool fat quarter. By the mid 1980s kaffe had also become heavily involved in making tapestries. Having revolutionized the world of knitwear, designer kaffe fassett now turns to the world of needlepoint. Kaffe fassett is full of californian energy and it has a lot to do with his upbringing. The samples of his work that he brought were superb. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
This is a reprint of the original glorious color, which was a groundbreaking knitting book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Kaffe fassett revolutionized needlework in the late 1980s with this book, and more than twenty years later it still remains a most useful compendium of needlepoint design. Kaffe also pioneered a new type of less technique, more design knitting. Kaffe fassett books list of books by author kaffe fassett. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Kaffee fassett is fascinated by overstuffed patterns and the huge flora of the victorian age, plus the visual excitement of clutter and bricabrac. This book was my first needlepoint adventure and has inspired. Kaffe fassett needlepoint group public group facebook. Glorious needlepoint kaffe fassett embroidery taking living with textiles to a whole new kaffe fassett theres something too fing much in these.
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Glorious needlepoint by kaffe fassett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kaffe fassett s needlepoint source book by fassett, kaffe isbn. Those who would love to have a little bit of it at home might like to try one of the needlepoint kits that fassett has designed specially for hugh ehrman. See below examples of kaffes work and his thoughts on the craft of needlepoint. The kaffe fassett collective february 2020 brings us this cool fat quarter bundle. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Apr 16, 20 kaffe fassett talks about some of the larger needlepoint commissions that he has undertaken during his career as an artist. We make fabric packs for many of the quilts featured in kaffe fassetts books. Aug 01, 2016 kaffe fassett received the award of honorary doctorate of the university for services to textile design and craft at the july award ceremonies. Kaffe s first book glorious knitting ebury press, 1985 quickly became an essential addition to any serious knitters library and was accompanied by a series for channel 4, glorious colour, a year later.
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