This books is not about Doll's Houses projects - thought it features a few- , is about quick mini projects for people who don't have much patience and also want to do projects with different and quicker stitches than cross stitch.
The author features several stitches the reader can use according to his/her own preference ,
*Milanese stich
*Brick stitch
*Small Diagonal stich
*Back stitch
*Rhodes stitch
*Small cross stitch
*Double cross-stitch
*Half cross stitch
*Tent stitch
The book is very well structured and divided in the following chapters, ( cont.: scroll down after photo )
Introduction
The author informs the readers that she based her work on historical embroidery, but so does the modern embroidery according to her; however, her choices of materials , such as plastic canvas and the daily utility of the items makes her believe that the projects per se are unique , creative and related to today and not just the past.
I could not agree more with this author as the book is a delight not only for people with children, but mostly, to people who don't like stocking up on materials, don't like handling Aida fabric and would rather use plastic canvas to make useful things to their homes like baskets, table mats, pin cushion, fruit bowls and Christmas decorations.
The option to use fabric canvas is always there but I would advise you, if you don't like embroidery , if you are working with children or you have bad sight, opt for 6 count, 8 count or Monks cloth , which is usually 7 count as the holes are bigger and the needles are safer to use and obviously the work gets done quicker and with less mistakes that some people don't undo, but I rather undo as is something for posterity.
Below, is a picture I have at home which I bought during my time at University. The artist in question is from the artist Carol Bynoth and though the framed work is older than my children it still holds all beauty well entitled to anything done with love and let me tell you , that is what most textile artists have and are giving away selling their crafts: love for textile art!
Crafter/ Artist: Carol Bynoth
Above: Framed Carol Bynoth work against book reviewed
Above: a few items : key rings, pin cushions, boxes and card holder ( inner page back of hardcover front page).
Above: Author explains how to execute pulled flower flower pictures like the framed picture I shared above.
Above: One of my favourite projects : Festive table centre or placemat .
Above: The Cottage, Chapter 5 " Country Cottage Desk Accessories" featuring the Cottage, Address Book and Stamp Holder.
ABOVE: Side photo of the Cottage and the Address Book cover.
Above: Photo of Four miniature pictures executed in freehand embroidery, in Chapter 9 " Miniature Pictures".
Same as above.
Above: Pulled-work Pincushion and Needle case , in Page 26.
This book is a very good start to learn and develop new skills and stitches and make some gifts for special occasions .
Until next time,
Best wishes,
Ariane
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