Stitch
Jane Austen wasn't just an accomplished novelist, she was also a talented stitcher. This book brings embroidery of her time to life with charming illustrations, essays on prevailing fashions and crafts, as well as reprints of rare and beautiful magazine patterns - many not seen for over 200 years. There are 15 fabulous historical embroidery projects. So you can learn traditional techniques whilst creating modern accessories from an elegant muslin shawl to a monogrammed tablet sleeve. It's perfect for any fan of Jane Austen's work!
Crafts Beautiful
This year is all about Jane, with a number of books and movies inspired by her work scheduled for release. Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin showcase 18th century patterns that have been repurposed into lovely modern projects, alongside glimpses into the lives of Regency women and quotes from Austen herself.
Embroidery
Issue March/April
It's interesting to appreciate needlework in the context of the time and place it was produced. In this book, we learn that Jane Austen was as skilful with a needle as she was with a pen, and that a likely source of her inspiration was The Lady's Magazine, one of the most popular periodicals of the Regency era to include embroidery patterns. Jennie Batchelor, Professor of 18th-century Studies at the University of Kent, recently discovered these patterns, and Alison Larkin has repurposed them into 15 stitch projects for the book.
An introduction offers a fascinating overview of embroidery in Austen's Britain, with each chapter (on embroidered fashions, accessories, the home) expanding on this, with frequent references to Austen's characters' attire, or her life and letters.
Simply Sewing
If you're a bona fide Austen fan, this novel book has plenty of embroidery ideas you can stitch with pride (no prejudice in sight!) Authentic 18th century patterns have been repurposed into 15 contemporary projects, with a sprinkling of historical facts throughout.
