French book : French General 43 accessories à coudre by Yoko Kubodera.

Are you, like me, a fan of the beautiful fabric collections of the well-known American brand French General?

So this book with full-size patterns will stimulate your irrepressible desire to get started! In fact, it offers about forty models to make with these beautiful fabrics, characterized by a French touch, available in cream, red and blue shades. Kits, bags, pouches...

A multitude of chic and trendy accessories with incredible charm that you will enjoy sewing and using every day!

The book is in French, but the step-by-step explanation with illustrations is so clear that this will work even if you do not master the French language.

Paperback, 80 pages

Marietje Brouwers, born somewhere in the Netherlands in 1908, stitched a small purse with a sampler on the backside at the age of 12. “JB” and “AvG” are presumably her parents.  

In 2022, I bought the framed purse at Marktplaats. Inspired by the purse, I designed a matching needle book and a scissor fob, creating a lovely sewing or embroidery set.  

MATERIALS USED   

• 32 ct. Weeks dye Works “Straw” 18 x 27 inch 

• Classic Colorworks “Cherry Cobbler” (4 skeins) (DMC 3777) 

• Classic Colorworks “Deep Blue Sea” (DMC 931) 

• Weeks Dye Works Woolfelt “Camel” 

• Quiltfabric Moda French General Solids 13529-23 for lining 

• DMC 3777 to crochet the strings 

• Cotton fusible lining 

• Sheeps wool or stuffing of your choice 

• Buttons (from Grannies buttonbox

Complete package "Marietjes Purse". In the package you will find the book and the necessary materials.

Book details:
* 16 pages
* In both Dutch and English
*Softcover
*A4

MATERIALS IN PACKAGE

• 32 ct. Weeks dye Works “Straw” 45 x 68 cm / 18 x 27 inches
• Classic Colorworks “Cherry Cobbler” (4 skeins)
• Classic Colorworks “Deep Blue Sea” (1 skein)
• Weeks Dye Works Woolfelt “Camel” 16 x 17 cm
• Quilting fabric Moda French General Solids 13529-23 for the lining 25 x 55 cm
• 1 skein of DMC 3777 for the cord

One of the main features of Hardanger embroidery is the openwork, and within that openwork are countless stitches that can be used to embellish and decorate. This book brings together the widest range of Hardanger fill stitches ever compiled.

It includes both traditional and modern stitches, from the very simple to the incredibly complex, all broken down into clear, step-by-step instructions with diagrams for each step.

There are color-coded left-handed (red) and right-handed (blue) instructions for each stitch. A Hardanger band sampler project contains many of the stitches. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, making it easy to learn. Whether you are a student who performs best by seeing (the illustrations) or reading (the words) or both, you can succeed with the instructions in this book. You learn to avoid problems and have the confidence to correct any mistakes you make. Yvette Stanton's expert instructions will get you started creating beautiful Hardanger embroidery fill stitches.

The project pictured will be a Hardanger band sampler, which will include many of the stitches demonstrated in the book. There will also be historical information on Hardanger fill stitches, including photos of historical and contemporary examples; information about materials and equipment and tips and tricks, including really important information about voltage.

English book by Yvette Stanton with only Hardanger fill stitches

With clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

Paperback, A4 format, 280 pages.

De Randjes are inextricably linked to Soed Idee and continue to attract people! A while ago I bought three red school cloths from one maker “Tona Janse” from Hellevoetsluis. 2 patches are dated 1908 and 1909, the third is probably from 1910. It is clear that this concerns 3 years of craft education. The patches contain a lot of Edges (and a few alphabets and number series), which increase in difficulty. Some edges are familiar and others are completely new. I was able to combine them relatively easily into one whole “Tona's Edges” (coincidentally, my mother-in-law's name was also Tona and she was a fanatic embroiderer!) 

Tona's Randjes are a complete pattern of both the complete version and the adapted version on tape, published in a beautiful book.

The book is in both Dutch and English.

Softcover, full color, A4 format, 20 pages.

In this book of no less than 75 pages, many classic sampler motifs have been collected. Ideal if you want to put together your own sampler!

 

A comprehensive collection of red on white designs for those who love the genre. 17 beautiful projects, Including large intricate designs, tradional samplers, and many small, easy to make projects, including Christmas decoration.
 

Op veler verzoek: 

Een heruitgave van Het grote Stoppenboek! Als beginner kunt u het uit dit boek zeker leren.  
U beschikt met het boek over meer dan 25 beschreven stoppen, inclusief een mooie eindstop met alle geleerde onderdelen erin verwerkt.  

Kleurendruk, 48 pagina’s.

 

Rondjes in Stapelsteek – het nieuwe boek van Nan van der Storm.

De Stapelsteek (in het Engels brickstitch) ziet er eenvoudig uit. Als vulsteek is hij dat ook. Maar er motieven in borduren is een andere zaak. 

Dit boek legt duidelijk uit hoe de Stapelsteek in motieven gemaakt moet worden. Het boek bevat meer dan 50 rondjes en andere motieven, plus een leuke variant op de Stapelsteek. Het boek staat weer vol met patronen; uiteraard worden ook de gebruikte kleuren genoemd. U treft ook veel borduurvoorbeelden aan, van de schrijver zelf en van Facebook-gebruikers die meededen met de stitch-a-long.

Full colour, 28 pagina’s.

Step into the world of red school samplers and uncover the fascinating history and tradition of this unique embroidery art. Once a mandatory part of girls’ education, these red samplers are now cherished by embroidery enthusiasts around the globe.

This book offers 64 pages with:

• A captivating insight into the history of red samplers and their educational significance.
• Patterns for 6 carefully selected red samplers, chosen by embroidery fans as favorites from my collection.
• Detailed explanations of stitches and techniques, including an extensive description of a darning sampler by Nan van der Storm.
• Authentic finishing techniques: no framed reproductions, but samplers finished with open seams and scalloped edges.

Bonus Material:

Gain exclusive access to two instructional videos, providing step-by-step guidance on how to master these finishing techniques.

Price: €26.00

Order your copy now and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of samplers with this unique book full of history and inspiration

Details:

• In both Dutch and English.
• Professional photos
• A4 size
• 64 pages