Book Description
For 21 years, O'Brien's Collecting Toys has ranked as the ultimate guide to classic collectible toys. Now, this brand new, expanded edition features even more entries—some 17,000, and lists many more prices—more than 51,000 in up to four grades of condition.
What's more, the updated and detailed descriptions plus nearly 4,000 pictures make this 10th edition a collectors' necessity. Toy experts from around the country contributed their expertise to produce a comprehensive compilation that covers both common and ultra-rare toy manufacturers.
Carrying one of the most respected names in the toy industry, this volume adds new sections, such as farm toys, and expands others, such as vehicles. It has chapters on everything from animal-drawn toys to battery-operated toys, and from wood and composition toys to tin wind-up toys.
- Covers a wide variety of vintage toys that spans 90 years, from the late 1800s to the 1970s
- Includes nearly 17,000 listings and more than 51,000 values in up to four condition grades
- Carries more pictures than any other guide, nearly 4,000 color and black and white photos
Customer Reviews:
Good Resource.......2006-02-25
Great Resource for Toy Collectors. Got this as a gift for a family member who collects toys. He said it was very informative, especially for antique toys.
The Toy Collecctors "BIBLE"-a must-have!.......2004-04-23
I would rate this comprehensive guide to collecting toys as a basic necessity for the beginning toy collector as well as the veteran toy collector. Not only is this new reference exciting, but the information is extremely helpful, reader friendly, accurate, and up-to-date with contributions by many leading authorities in the toy-collecting field. If you are seriously interested in toy collecting, then this fine book is a MUST for your toy-reference library!
Over 50,000 items categorized for quick reference.......2001-11-09
Elizabeth Stephan's O'Brien's Collecting Toys, 10th Edition is a weighty price guide which could well be used as a price 'bible' for toy collectibles. Anticipate only a handful of color photos mid-book: the meat of the title lies in its black and white photos throughout and more particularly its over 50,000 items categorized for quick reference and provided with the latest values.
A Giant 704 page 1 1/2 inch Thick Toy Reference.......2001-11-01
10th edition, year 2001 very comprehensive collectible toys guide featuring more than 51,000 values for its 17,000 listings. There are more than 3,700 black and white pictures and a 16-page color section. A complete table of contents makes item location easy. Its items range from Action Jackson, Buck Rogers, Charlie's Angels and Evel Knievel, to Addams Family, Howdy Doody, Munsters and Pez and Matchbox, Renwal, Tootisetoy and wooden toys. Each major topic covers a nice introduction to the area. Very useful reference for toy collectors and enthusiasts.
The Toy Collector's Bible.......2000-02-18
O'Brien's Collecting Toys covers an awful lot of ground and does it well. Whether you are a collector or a dealer you MUST have this book to be on the same page everyone else is when evaluating the values of most antique and vintage toys. While the book does cover many of the popular toys and manufacturers, it does have many ommissions, at least in the area of tin windups. In the future I'd like to see more toys added, and other manufacturers included..most notably Guntherman, Marklin, Martin, Arnold. A more intuitive listing of the toys would also help as it can sometimes be difficult to find the toy you're looking for.
Book Description
Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs - flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything - from what materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Patterns are created by small stitched units which are combined in many different ways - some heavily textured, some delicate and light. Borders can be built up by repeating and joining motifs Clear step-by-step photographs accompany the author's comprehensive instructions, and the motifs, borders, fill-in patterns and images are all charted, with inspirational pictures of embroideries showing how to build up finished designs.
Customer Reviews:
Not a beginner's book for blackwork.......2007-03-15
While the motifs are interesting and the sampler illustrations so clear a chart is not necessary, this is NOT a beginner's book. It only illustrates three simple stitches the running stitch, back stitch and cross stitch. The first two stitches are illustrated using the simplest technique of a straight line. If you find a pattern in the book with only straight lines, let me know. It does not explain how to map out the running stitch (the original blackwork) nor how to make the pattern reversible on the back side. Most of the patterns are complicated and I presume use the back stitch which is not nearly as neat. I also presume the patterns are not intended to be reversible and so no discussion references this technique. There are no charts which illustrate to a beginner how to stitch along the pattern making the back side as neat and tidy as possible. While I love the book for its authenic flavor in patterns, I am very disappointed in the lack of any explanation how to work truly reversible blackwork using the running stitch.
Excellent on-going reference.......2007-02-19
The clear instructions and stitch pictures are great for those who are beginning blackwork, but this book is an excellent reference for keeping. It will take a lot of stitching to grow out of all the fillings, borders and motifs included.
My one SMALL complaint is that I didn't really like the worked samples presented and most of the motifs were very traditional. I would have like some more that had a modern feel.
All in all a book well worth having on your bookshelf.
Ditto.......2006-06-16
I agree with all the glowing comments of previous reviewers. This is my new favorite book; this is the first review I've ever written, so you know I feel strongly about this! Favorite features: straightforward presentation of info, extremely clear pictures. I'm off to buy her other book ("Traditional Blackwork Samplers") right now.
The best book I own.......2006-01-17
I have not let go of this book since I purchased it one week ago. Lesley Wilkins makes learning blackwork simple and addictive!
Not only are these patterns simple, to do great looking blackwork, you only need counted cloth ($2.00 for a good amount at any craft shop) and black thread ($0.25 a skien).
She presents the basic stitches, tips on framing, etc. -- you will learn the whole process.
I have never even done much sewing at all and I am already making beautiful things. What's more, she opens to door and points you to other resources. I have found vast amounts of patterns and historical info on the Internet and I can hardly wait to try sewing them all.
A Great Introductory Book to Blackwork!.......2005-03-01
I've just started doing a blackwork project, because I found a free chart on the Classic Stitches (based in Scotland) website, and now I'm hooked. The author did a very good job on presenting different fill-in stitches, borders, and motifs. I did not like the finished pieces he used as examples as well as finished pieces that I've seen in other books, but there are so many motifs to choose from that you could easily create your own samplers. The examples he used of finished pieces are so clear, that you can see the little blocks in the material. You could work right off from the example without even needing a corresponding chart to go with it. It is an excellent introductory book, and I will use it for years to come.
Book Description
Rich, comprehensive treatment of an age-old craft includes fascinating history of the beautiful and distinctive art of blackwork, plus detailed discussions of technique and design. Clear, concise descriptions of stitches and equipment—needles, ground fabric, embroidery thread, and more—followed by suggestions for innovative patterns, many accompanied by close-up sketches of designs.
Customer Reviews:
Excellant History / background........2007-05-09
Excellant book for gaining Historical information about Blackwork (not just patterns). Well written & interesting to read. Recommend to anyone wanting to know the background of the technique.
Great Book.......2005-09-23
As a historical reenactor I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It's full of pictures of period portraits with lovely black work designs.
Good Research, OK patterns.......2005-08-22
This book has a lot more information on blackwork than I was expecting, so as a researcher, I find it very useful. On the other hand the patterns contained therein, are not as many as I wanted, most of them I had seen comparable ones before.
A good reference.......2003-03-20
Many dim and fuzzy pictures, but a lovely historical needleworkers reference. Worth having in your library, and a good inspirational boost. I wouldn't consider it a pleasure read, or a quality how-to, but something in between, and wothwhile nonetheless.
A good reference.......2003-03-20
Many dim and fuzzy pictures, but a lovely historical needleworkers reference. Worth having in your library, and a good inspirational boost. I wouldn't consider it a pleasure read, or a quality how-to, but something in between, and wothwhile nonetheless.
Book Description
This timeless sixteenth century embroidery technique originated in Spain Beautiful patterns were worked on to clothing as decoration and later on blackwork designs were used to embellish household items. Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything - from what materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Taking samplers as a theme, she creates an exquisite range of designs using black, red and gold threads Borders are built up by repeating and joining motifs, and clear step-by-step photographs accompany the author's comprehensive instructions. All the designs are charted, with inspirational pictures of embroideries showing how to build up finished designs.
Customer Reviews:
Not really worth the price..........2007-05-26
I bought this because of the rave reviews, but for the price of the book, I found it lacking. Being only 64 pages long, I was really hoping it would be jam-packed full of blackwork designs. One reviewer states that this book was very helpful because it discusses how to create your own patterns. Well, the discussion is really 1 sentence where the author says she collects patterns of Tudor gardens and knotwork to inspire her. Well, that's great, but the process isn't explained even a little.
The first half of this book is dedicated to describing blackwork, materials used, how to read charts, etc, with very big,pretty pictures taking up a lot of room. I would expect something like this in the first book, but considering this is the second book on this topic from this author, I expected this space to be utilized with the content I'm after - namely blackwork samplers. Had it been titled "Beginner's Blackwork" or something similar, I wouldn't be complaining (or have bought it).
As for the charts, they are divided into 3 sections, Flowers & plants; Figures, Birds & Animals; and Alphabets. The flowers & Plants consist of 7 samplers that I find to be the absolute best in the book. The samples are full and interesting, with a very geometric, well balance appeal. Figures, Bird's & Animals has 6 samplers and they look just plain dumb. The blackwork looks awkward, like line drawings a child makes. The figures of people look like monkeys to me.I'm not sure if this is how these figures were stitched in olden times or if the author isn't very good at drawing figures. I don't really care, it was a waste of paper.
The last section consists of 6 alphabets, 1 large on it's own sampler, and 5 smaller, single line alphabets. I find alphabets to be another waste of space since there are so many available for free and are easy to create, but just about every book insists on having at least one. The alphabets included are boring and plain. The first is large with adornments all around the letters. It has potential & could have been a nice alphabet, except that the adornments look thrust upon the letters without thought of actually using the alphabet for anything other than initials.
As for the charts themselves, they are very nicely done, large and easy to read. The stitch examples themselves are superb with excellent photos, so much so that you could almost stitch the examples right from the picture.
Overall, this is a pretty little book, with nice clear pictures and well done charts. I would even venture to say that it would make a nice beginner's book for an adventuresome soul. But if you are looking for samplers without a lot of fluff, don't waste your money. Unless it comes down in price to about $6 I think you'd be better off searching the internet for patterns.
Great Designs.......2006-03-09
I bought this because Lesley's book "Beginner's Guide to Blackwork" was so wonderful. And this book did not disappoint, either--more great designs, and a wonderful resource for anyone interested in blackwork, or Holbein, or antique needlework techniques in general.
An excellent resource.......2006-02-23
I started doing blackwork because of this author's previous blackwork book. That one left me wanting more, and I'm glad Lesley obliged! Excellent photos of completed work face a crisp grid with the pattern on it. I especially like how she discussed how to get ideas to create your own patterns (e.g., she explains how she got some ideas from the layout of formal English gardens!). I highly recommend this book.
Book Description
The Anchor Embroidery Series offers the perfect introduction to popular embroidery techniques.
Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.
Blackwork was originally so called because black thread was most often used on white fabrics, but many of the 16 original charted designs provided show how this technique can just as effectively be worked with colored threads on colored fabrics. The beautiful designs include ringing Christmas bells, a charming country cottage, delicate florals and an exotic oriental fan and kimono. There are also ideas for how the delightful designs can be used to create a selection of small projects.
Book Description
Modern version of traditional craft; materials, techniques, patterns, projects. 320 illustrations.
Book Description
Since the 16th century, the small Spanish village of Lagartera has been famous for its exquisite embroidery. Here, available outside of Spain for the first time, are instructions for more than 50 projects using Lagartera techniques and other Spanish stitches. Among the projects are samplers, scissor fobs, a table runner, and more, as well as decorative edging and borders. Projects are rated for beginner, intermediate, and expert skill levels.
Customer Reviews:
I finally got my hands on this book!.......2002-04-28
I've seen many books (hardcover) on blackwork, but none like this one! All patterns are large enough to read without having to enlarge them. Also included are projects to stitch your blackwork on! Most blackwork books are mostly on it's history and very little usable patterns.
Opps! No, sorry, its not for sale!
Book Description
Blackwork is a classic 16th-century embroidery technique in which stunning monochrome designs are created by embroidering a large variety of counted-thread geometric patterns in black thread. This book covers everything from creating a design to choice of fabric, threads, and stitches, with many stitch diagrams and suggested patterns. A host of beautiful blackwork pictures, both traditional and modern, will inspire any enthusiast, and there are even ideas for working with colored threads. From timeless charm of Elizabethan embroidery to the bold chiaroscuro of contemporary work, blackwork's entrancing intricacy never ceases to appeal.
Customer Reviews:
Blackwork by Lesley Barnett.......2000-06-29
I ADORE blackwork embroidery and was really anxious to get this book! Have to confess to being a tad disappointed though. If like me, you have absolutely no imagination and rely on the brilliance of others to produce graphs and charts, then this book isn't for you. However, the book is beautifully printed, very well written with an excellent overview of the history of Blackwork and contains easy to read and understand chapters on Materials, Equipment and Stitches.
The book does include photographs of some stunning blackwork embroidery, but there aren't any charts for the less gifted such as myself,(!) to work from although with the aid of a magnifier, it would be possible to use the photos instead of charts.
This is an 'inspirational' book and would be great for the experienced embroiderer who can look at a leaf, a photograph or an interesting geometric design and turn it into a needleworked piece. For the 'imaginatively challenged' among us,and newcomers to Blackwork Embroidery, this book is great to own and would grace any needlworker's library, but not overly useful.
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Beautiful in their simplicity, the designs in this colorful collection use just one type of stitch—and most can be completed in a single weekend. Make elegant bookmarks, coasters, scented sachets, pincushions, and greeting cards. Information on tools, materials, and techniques will help beginners get started. Each project has a color chart, indication of its skill level, and average completion time.
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