Simple and timeless in red, white and blue, these exquisite needlecraft motifs can be used in a multitude of ways to create unique gifts and home accessories. Everything can be embroidered - from little canvas shoes to bed linen and handkerchiefs, from linen bags to bath towels and cotton tea towels. Some simple and charming motifs, a skein or two of embroidery thread, a needle and a few basic stitches - nothing could be simpler. Includes advice and tips on how to make the projects using seven stitches. These elegant and easy projects will seduce every reader into the simple art of embroidery. Key points: each of the 55 projects is illustrated with full page photographs and positioned against a background of stylish French rooms and homewares in red, white and blue; a full page grid is provided for each motif; simple stiches and motifs make every project accessible to complete beginners
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By M. Schisano
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There are many books on all kinds of embroidery but this was something missing entirely. The books is presented very much as a book for cross-stitch, but it contains more.
There are three sections, a red, a white and a blue section, the colours refer to the thread used. In each section there are plenty of patterns, all incredibly simple to complete, and they can be used on virtually anything you have in your house; the stitches used are few, mostly stem stitch and cross-stitch.
What I like best is that one can spend time embroidering something which is cute and useful, not having to worry about intricate design and switching colours, while doing something else like chatting or watching TV! And the results are guaranteed to invite compliments from your friends.
I copy the patterns by using regular tracing paper and then I tape it to a window and tape the fabric on it, so that the drawing can be copied with a pencil from the tracing paper to the fabric, it is all very easy.
Additionally it gives me pleasure just to browse through the book, it is beautiful and simple.
There are three sections, a red, a white and a blue section, the colours refer to the thread used. In each section there are plenty of patterns, all incredibly simple to complete, and they can be used on virtually anything you have in your house; the stitches used are few, mostly stem stitch and cross-stitch.
What I like best is that one can spend time embroidering something which is cute and useful, not having to worry about intricate design and switching colours, while doing something else like chatting or watching TV! And the results are guaranteed to invite compliments from your friends.
I copy the patterns by using regular tracing paper and then I tape it to a window and tape the fabric on it, so that the drawing can be copied with a pencil from the tracing paper to the fabric, it is all very easy.
Additionally it gives me pleasure just to browse through the book, it is beautiful and simple.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Laz
Format:Paperback
This is a stunning book.
It is broken down in to ideas in Red, White and Blue, although all can be used or interchanged. It contains both cross stitch and embroidery patterns, with clear intructions for each.
The illustrations and photos to give inspiration are beautiful and very simply elegant in their style.
I recommend this book very highly.
It is broken down in to ideas in Red, White and Blue, although all can be used or interchanged. It contains both cross stitch and embroidery patterns, with clear intructions for each.
The illustrations and photos to give inspiration are beautiful and very simply elegant in their style.
I recommend this book very highly.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By F. Pullen
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Part of the Made in France series by Murdoch books this book breaks the designs down by colour, into red, white and blue. The book incorporates embroidery and cross stitch designs onto a range of household and clothing items including a cushion, bags, a dress, a t-shirt, a lampshade even shoes. These simple designs will allow you to jazz up existing items or create new ones for yourself or as gifts.
The book is split into 3 sections, one for each colour and contains over 50 projects. Each section starts with full page photos of each of the projects in that section and is then followed by pages of the designs and motifs used in the pictures. Uniquely for a craft book there are no written instructions, just the odd word on the designs to tell you the type of stitch required.
The designs in the book could be used in a range of projects, which makes this book a good reference guide for any embroiderer/cross stitcher.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
The book is split into 3 sections, one for each colour and contains over 50 projects. Each section starts with full page photos of each of the projects in that section and is then followed by pages of the designs and motifs used in the pictures. Uniquely for a craft book there are no written instructions, just the odd word on the designs to tell you the type of stitch required.
The designs in the book could be used in a range of projects, which makes this book a good reference guide for any embroiderer/cross stitcher.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
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Love it!
I love this book. The patterns are great but the ideas a so helpful too. I have made quite a few home made gifts from this book already. The section on hearts is my favourite. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. H. Collett
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Made in France: Cross Stitch & Embroidery in Red, White and Blue
Lovely book to look through, clear instructions, plenty of ideas. Will be referring to it for gifts for next Christmas
Published 4 months ago by C Wright
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Anne Young
This ia a lovely book which I would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates and loves beautiful hand stiched designs. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Creata Home
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not for beginners
The book has a lot of nice patterns and some nice projects for the seasoned embroiderer looking for some inspiration. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Whatsapenname?
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Great book shame about the binding
Like other reviewers I found this book inspiring and have already completed two projects using cross-stitch motifs from the book (teapots and Russian Dolls)and plan to use many... Read more
Published 18 months ago by F. Duggan
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Better to go for A Rainbow of stitches by same authors
The first thing to note is that this book purely features motifs and samplers. If you are looking for complete projects and instructions i'd personally go for another book first. Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Kissun
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Wonderful
Such a lovely book with so many ideas. Have used several of the Christmas motifs to create a unique tablecloth.
Published 23 months ago by CL
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Love it, Loveit!
Wasn't sure what to expect from this book but it is absolutely fantastic. So many different cross stitch and embroidery charts and patterns to follow. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Maggie
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An absolute must!!!!!!
Absolutely a must if you're a cross stitcher/embroiderer. Beautiful book, divided in Blue, White and Red chapters, easy to understand. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Pascale
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My favourite cross stitch book
I absolutely love this book. I have bought quite a few cross stitch books and this one is definitely my favourite. Read more
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