With a rich history forged with needle and thread, Inspirations publishes the world’s most beautiful needlework books and magazines. www.inspirationsstudios.com
Organize your sewing kit in style with this book of eight different
beautiful etuis. There are also patterns for thirty-six
different accessories to put into them, from scissor and thimble
cases to needlebooks and thread winders. As it says on the
back there are over ninety cross stitch charts in here, using
thirty-six different counted thread combinations. In short,
in true Inspirations style this is chock full of the sort of
projects that are a) going to be heirloom quality and b) not be for
beginners. But as there are lots of books for beginners
already on the market it is great to see that there is also
something else for the more advanced stitcher. I have never
owned or made an etui before and wasn’t sure how they were
constructed, but be assured that full instructions are given.
This book is laid out in an interesting way, rather like its
Japanese counterparts in that all the lush photography and charts
are at the front on glossy paper while towards the back more
ordinary matte paper is used. Here you can find all the
construction instructions and diagrams, which again are aimed at
those who have the skills to construct fancy exploding boxes.
Think dress pattern style rather than Search Press; trademark (and
landmark) style of extensive staged photographs. Back in the
glossy section each of the eight etuis has its own chapter which is
illustrated with several pages of glorious color photographs, some
of which are charts. Choose from one shaped like a toy chest,
a twisted helix pouch, many-sided floral box, Elizabethan casket
and stitching wallet (my favorites), sampler covered book shaped
box inspired by the work of pioneer girls, another shaped one
featuring a regal swan and a wallet that opens out. As well
as cross stitch there is other embroidery and counted thread
stitches, all of which are fully explained in staged photographs in
their own section. If all this looks like a lot of work
amassing the relevant materials Inspirations also sells kits of all
the etuis on its website, although you will either need to live in
Australia or be willing to spend out on postage. None of the
etuis uses anything exotic or expensive, just counted linen or
canvas and threads plus basic hand sewing materials; the wow factor
comes from the work put into it and the beautiful designs.
One for the keeper shelf.
*myshelf.com*
This is a beautiful beautiful book. I just adored it as soon as I
set eyes on it and I am sure lovers of embroidery will love it as
much as I do.
An etui is 'a small ornamental case for holding needles,
cosmetics, and other articles.'. They are absolutely exquisite
and Betsy Morgan is brilliant at her craft.
Photographed in full colour, you cannot help but be amazed at how
delicate and stunning these little cases are, and the accessories
are just as amazing.
Button boxes, needle cases and so much more are showcased and easy
to follow instructions are given in visual and written
format.
Using the finest silks and counted linen, each piece on its own is
beautiful, but when put together with the added accessories, I can
see many embroiderers wanting to make them over and over again.
Given as gifts they would surprise and delight, but of course I
want to keep some for myself. I made a button box in a few days and
cannot wait to get started on my next piece.
*Amazon*
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