This volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Tudor roses alice starmore 9780486817187 netgalley. She has written 16 books and countless magazine articles. See more ideas about knitting, fair isle knitting and knitting patterns. This book was the result of an exciting collaboration with my daughter jade who is a photographer, textile designer, stylist, writer and illustrator. Nov 20, 2016 she was a knitting genius who contributed so much to the world of hand knitting. Alices latest book is a collaboration with her daughter jade starmore, who is a professional photographer and also an exceptional textile designer. First edition, nap, no marks, no tears, with the slightest hint of cornering from the shelf. See more ideas about knitting, hand knitting and fair isle knitting. Tudor roses by alice starmore, 9781606600474, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Through garment design, alice starmore and her daughter jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the tudor dynasty. A personal statement by alice starmore it is not the business of women to govern kingdoms but of men. Buy tudor roses by alice starmore online at alibris. Featuring new and reimagined garments based on the original edition published in 1998, this volume of tudor roses presents gorgeous knitwear inspired by the historical female figures of the tudor dynasty. Jade starmore, alice s daughter, was born and brought up on the hebridean island of lewis. Tudor roses by alice starmore booksamillion online book store. Scholarship and thought went into the research, which is shared in a relatable fashion. Taking her daughter jades supernatural stories as inspiration, she uses the art of hand knitting to bewitch and bedazzle, and illustrates the tales with elaborate costumes and accessories that portray fanciful and extraordinary ideas. A unique and glorious book of knitting inspiration, tudor roses by alice starmore is a work of love.
Original designs inspired by the artistry of the celts by alice starmore 20120807. A gorgeous book filled with classiclooking sweater patterns. These words were spoken in 1483, not long before the 330year reign of the plantagenet dynasty came to a violent end at the battle of bosworth. There has been a new edition of tudor roses, but for me these are the seminal designs. Get the best deals on alice starmore when you shop the largest online selection. Between 1981 to 2018 i have written or cowritten eighteen titles, which have been published and distributed by a variety of publishers in the uk and the usa, most recently dover publications inc, new york.
Examples of this method of working can be seen in tudor roses calla editions, 20 which. Through the medium of knitting, photography, styling, illustration and writing, alice and jade have blended history and imagination into a unique book for knitters, and also for aficionados of art photography, of history. Buy tudor roses revised, expanded by starmore, alice isbn. Alice starmore looks to historical female figures of the tudor dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional fair isle and aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. It prompted me to look in detail at the influential female members and wives of the tudor family and to discover that, though some of them are indelibly etched. It prompted me to look in detail at the influential female members and wives of the tudor family and to discover that, though some of them are indelibly etched in history, others are all but forgotten. Glamourie by alice starmore meet your next favorite book. Mar 31, 2017 this volume of tudor roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original tudor roses published in 1998. Buy a cheap copy of tudor roses book by alice starmore. Unfollow alice starmore to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The title of this book is alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting and it was written by alice starmore. Buy tudor roses by alice starmore from waterstones today.
The 20 edition of tudor roses was inspired by this casual dismissal of the daughters of the house of york, one of whom elizabeth of york became the mother of the tudor dynasty. Alice starmores book of fair isle knitting by alice starmore. I highly recommend it for the beautiful pictures and the history lessons. See more ideas about tudor dynasty, tudor and tudor history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tudor roses book of hand knitwear designs by alice starmore. Alice starmores glamourie by alice starmore, hardcover. Tudor roses by alice starmore 2017, paperback ebay. Aug 21, 2009 alice starmore s book of fair isle knitting. It was published by taunton press and has a total of 200 pages in the book. Tudor roses paperback by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this unique book, alice starmore leads us into the realm of glamourie and like the witches of gaelic folklore casts spells with needles and a single thread. Tudor roses tudor roses book of hand knitwear designs by alice starmore.
Tudor roses by starmore, alice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A classic alice starmore book, gorgeous patterns beautifully presented. Glamourie is a scots word meaning a charmed condition in which everything is invested with magical properties and possibilities. Alice starmore nee alice matheson is a professional needleworker, photographer and author of books on needlework, born in stornoway, western isles, scotland. Tudor roses by alice starmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The title of this book is tudor roses and it was written by alice starmore. Examples of this method of working can be seen in tudor roses calla editions, 20 which contains fourteen designs inspired by women of the tudor dynasty. A personal statement by alice starmore it is not the business of. Buy tudor roses revised, expanded by alice starmore isbn. Tudor roses is a collection of original hand knitwear designs inspired by fourteen women connected with the tudor dynasty. The writing and production of books has been a major part of my work as a textile designer. Starmore has taught and lectured extensively throughout britain, europe, and the united states. Not to be confused with the 20 book that has some revised patterns and new patterns.