Jan Launches her Second Embroidery Book.
Posted by Camille on 30th Jul 2011
This month Jan is delighted to have just launched her second embroidery book ‘Love Stitching’
Love Stitching is a fabulous new collection of 21 decorative appliqué and hand-embroidery projects from Jan Constantine, featuring some of her bestselling designs.Alongside her signature cushions are a selection of bags, aprons and other home accessories such as a throw, quilt, needle case and tablemats.With clear step by step instructions, Jan guides the reader through the various stitches and simple sewing methods required for each item.
Love Stitching.Iconic appliqué & hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine with photography by Caroline Arber.
Jan launched her first book in 2008.
‘Heirloom Embroidery’ is an exquisite collection of 30 beautiful hand-embroidery projects all designed by Jan Constantine, suitable for beginners and established embroiderers alike. As an antidote to the throwaway lifestyle of today, it reminds us of the way past generations lived, appreciating, preserving and passing down the wonderful hand worked textiles embroidered by family members. With clear step by step instructions, Jan guides the reader through the various stitches and simple sewing methods required for each item.
With beautiful photography by Caroline Arber, who is renowned for her superb use of natural light, this book is a visual masterpiece in its own right.
Signed and personalised copies are available to order from the web site or by telephone.
To have your book personalised by Jan just add your message into the comments box at checkout.