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A single thread [sound recording] / by Chevalier, Tracy,author.; Woolgar, Fenella,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Fenella Woolgar.1932. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so many young men. Yet Violet cannot reconcile herself to a life spent caring for her grieving, embittered mother. After countless meals of boiled eggs and dry toast, she saves enough to move out of her mother's place and into the town of Winchester, home to one of England's grandest cathedrals. There, Violet is drawn into a society of broderers--women who embroider kneelers for the Cathedral, carrying on a centuries-long tradition of bringing comfort to worshippers. Violet finds support and community in the group, fulfillment in the work they create, and even a growing friendship with the vivacious Gilda. But when forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, Violet must fight to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Female friendship; Needleworkers; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stitched textiles : Flowers / by Britnell, Bobby.;
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Subjects: Textile crafts.; Textile design.; Textile fabrics.; Textile painting.; Embroidery, Machine; Needlework; Flowers in art.;
© 2013., Search Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thread reckoning / by Lee, Amanda,1967-;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories.; Singer, Marcy (Fictitious character); Women merchants; Needleworkers; Craft shops; Specialty stores; Embroidery; Murder;
© c2011., Obsidian,
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Thread on arrival / by Lee, Amanda,1967-;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories.; Singer, Marcy (Fictitious character); Women merchants; Needleworkers; Craft shops; Specialty stores; Embroidery; Murder;
© c2012., Obsidian,
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The long stitch good night / by Lee, Amanda,1967-;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories.; Singer, Marcy (Fictitious character); Women merchants; Needleworkers; Craft shops; Specialty stores; Embroidery; Murder;
© c2012., Obsidian,
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Thread end / by Lee, Amanda,1967-;
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Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Singer, Marcy (Fictitious character); Women merchants; Needleworkers; Craft shops; Specialty stores; Embroidery; Murder; Large type books.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wicked stitch / by Lee, Amanda;
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Singer, Marcy (Fictitious character); Storekeepers; Murder; Specialty stores; Needleworkers; Storekeepers; Craft shops; Police;
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Hester : a novel / by Lico Albanese, Laurie,1959-author.;
"A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials. Who is the real Hester Prynne? Isobel Gamble is a young seamstress carrying generations of secrets when she sets sail from Scotland in the early 1800s with her husband, Edward. An apothecary who has fallen under the spell of opium, his pile of debts have forced them to flee Edinburgh for a fresh start in the New World. But only days after they've arrived in Salem, Edward abruptly joins a departing ship as a medic--leaving Isobel penniless and alone in a strange country, forced to make her way by any means possible. When she meets a young Nathaniel Hawthorne,the two are instantly drawn to each other: he is a man haunted by his ancestors, who sent innocent women to the gallows--while she is an unusually gifted needleworker, troubled by her own strange talents. As the weeks pass and Edward's safe return grows increasingly unlikely, Nathaniel and Isobel grow closer and closer. Together, they are a muse and a dark storyteller; the enchanter and the enchanted. But which is which? In this sensuous and hypnotizing tale, a young immigrant woman grapples with our country's complicated past, and learns that America's ideas of freedom and liberty often fall short of their promise. Interwoven with Isobel and Nathaniel's story is a vivid interrogation of who gets to be a "real" American in the first half of the 19th century, a depiction of the early days of the Underground Railroad in New England, and atmospheric interstitials that capture the long history of "unusual" women being accused of witchcraft. Meticulously researched yet evocatively imagined, Laurie Lico Albanese's Hester is a timeless tale of art, ambition, and desire that examines the roots of female creative power and the men who try to shut it down"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864; Man-woman relationships; Authors; Women;
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The complete beginner's guide to embroidery : everything you need to know to start creating today.
There's something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you're adorning it with a flowery motif, cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colorful for your wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida and the rustle of the thread that follows is incredibly calming. In "The Beginner's Guide to Embroidery", you can experience this for yourself. Regardless of if you're a needlework novice or a seasoned sewer, we've laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The wide range of projects you'll find in these pages mean that you'll never be short of gifts for birthdays, holidays, Christenings or those just because moments. So what are you waiting for? Grab your needle and thread, that all-important cup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of embroidery.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Embroidery.;
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Crafting a better world : inspiration and DIY projects for craftivists / by Weymar, Diana,author.;
"From the climate crisis, to racism, to gun violence, to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the list of issues facing this country goes on and on, and it's only natural to feel anxious about the state of our union. Even if you vote, march, volunteer, and donate, feelings of hopelessness (and helplessness) still creep in. Crafting a Better World is a new kind of call to action: a guidebook for combatting fatigue and frustration with the handmade. Whether that's sewing a welcome blanket for new immigrants, or making a batch of 'vulva chocolates' to raise money at a bake sale for abortion access, this book will teach you how to transform your anxiety into action. Curated by Diana Weymar, the creator of the Tiny Pricks Project, who knows what it means to meld craft and activism. On Jan. 8, 2018, she stitched 'I am a very stable genius' (a Donald Trump quote) into a piece of her grandmother's abandoned needlework from the 1960s and posted it to Instagram. Since then, she's turned her embroidery practice into a material record of the trials facing this country and become a leading voice in the movement to save our democracy. Featuring essays, exclusive profiles of well-known creatives, and projects that readers can create by themselves or with their communities, this book is a means to stay engaged, make stuff, and hold ourselves together as we navigate this uncertain personal and political landscape."--
Subjects: Craftivism; Handicraft; Political art; Handicraft;
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