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A fascinating and colourful account of the lives of the embroiderers who created the Bayeaux Tapestry. The product of many years of research, it explains who they were, what tools and materials they used, and how the massive project was designed and organised. Messent also draws on her own experience as an embroiderer.

Reworked for modern knitters, instructions for crafting a yarn and stitch nativity scene. Particularly suitable as a group project.

In a rare fusion of contemporary art, embroidery, and history, this book celebrates the art of Jan Messent through her re-creations of Celtic, Viking, and Anglo-Saxon artifacts and works of art. The works combine a myriad of materials, including hand-stitched threads, glued papers, fabrics, fibers, paints, and beads. Beautiful photography captures the precisely executed creations for a stunning visual feast, while historical facts are ingeniou...