Love Stitching Embroidery Book

July 2011 saw Jan Constantine launch her second hand-embroidery book.

'Love Stitching' Iconic appliqué & hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine and photography by Caroline Arber.

Buy now and get your copy signed and personalised by Jan. Order online or by phone.
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 hand embroidered cushions are a selection of bags, aprons and other home accessories such as a throw, quilt, needle case and tablemats.

A striking follow-up to her first hand-embroiderey book Heirloom Embroidery, which focuses on traditional hand embroidery passed down through generations, Love Stitching takes a more modern approach with bright colours and strong shapes in a series of bold, graphic designs.

Inspired by some of Jan’s favourite things, the projects are arranged in four thematic chapters:

‘Love & Hearts’,
‘In the Country’,
‘Flying the Flag’
and ‘Beside the Sea’.

To have a personal message from Jan added to your book, just fill in the Comments Box with your requested message during checkout.

The stunning designs are easy to make using a mixture of colourful wool felts and both plain and gingham cottons and linens, with step-by-step instructions, design templates and clear explanations of the techniques and stitches used. Capturing an exuberant mix of romance, patriotism and celebration, the funky pop-art feel of the Love Stitching collection will inspire homemakers of all ages to get stitching.
‘Jan Constantine has turned felt and blanket stitch into the new rock and roll.’
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen