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Issue Nineteen
Old World
Charm
Be inspired to make and create for your home
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Old World Charm
Welcome
Issue Nineteen
2015
Old fashioned and traditional, classical and quaint are the words that
capture the feeling of old world charm. It is all about that ‘feeling’, the one
you get when looking at beautiful items of a bygone era. Items that have
not only survived years of love and wear, but have formed a style that has
endured as well.
Old world charm is about memories too. Pleasant reminisces of times past,
of all those ‘things’ that reside in our homes and in our hearts.
We adore cards of fine embroidery threads, indulge in fabrics with soft,
muted hues and rich trimmings of fringes, exquisite ribbons and lace.
All of these elements have been brought together in this issue of Kindred
Stitches Magazine. It has been a wonderful experience combining
treasured items of the past, with techniques of a more modern world to
create stunning projects. We hope that some of them find their way into
your home so that a little old world charm lives on.
Warmly Lenna & Janice
App Instructions 2
Welcome 3
Feature photo 4
Designer Profile 5
The Stitcher’s Friend Needle Book 8
Feature Photo 15
Let’s Get Crafty 16
Video Demonstration 19
Kaleidoscope Lap Quilt 20
Peter Pan Collar Inspiration 23
Etsy Find 24
Let’s Decorate 25
Timmy Bear 26
Pinterest Finds 28
Let’s Get Crafty 29
Feature Photo 31
Elegant Lace Placemat 32
Blogger Find 35
Cottage Garden Pincushion 36
Fabric Finds 40
Let’s Create 41
Book Review 42
Subscriber Page 43
Newsletter 44
Back Issues 45
We need your Help 46
Copyright Disclaimer 47
Inside this issue:
“Dear old world,” she murmured
“you are very lovely and I am glad
to be alive in you.” -L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
As a designer you fall in love with each new piece as it is created, because within it, you are defining a new aspect of yourself, and for a while it becomes your favourite. My “Phoebe’s Garden” quilt was a favourite of mine for a very long time.
My next favourite design is “Sweet Valentine”. The theme of love and romance inspire me and it wasn’t difficult at all to come up with concepts for quilt blocks to portray this theme. We have made several different versions of this design, all of which have gladdened the hearts of many of our faithful customers. It was this design that launched the wholesale side of my business. That was quite a milestone for me, as I felt that I had actually become a successful designer.
“ …because of this fascination of times past, I’m drawn to the gentle art of embroidery, quilting and patchwork.”
Designer Profile A fascination for times past and old world things, has drifted in and out of my life for what seems like forever. My thoughts drift to turn of the century houses, vintage china, embroidered doilies, antique lace, crisp cotton fabric, and starched, freshly ironed linen that has been lovingly folded and piled neatly in the linen press. I smell Sunlight soap in the laundry, whose cement tubs are duly fed from the old tank-stand outside, and see the copper boiling up the household linen on a Monday. There is washing pegged out on the old prop clothes line. These are some of the things that I grew up with, distant memories that I now treasure. These things remind me of calmer,
more certain times, when women like my Mum and Nana had simple aspirations - a little house filled to the brim with happy children and a loving husband to provide for them. All fanciful and certainly not everyone’s cup of tea now, or even at that time, but harsh reality tends to soften with nostalgia for the past and I’m afraid I’m captivated by it. It is because of this fascination with times past that I’m drawn to the gentle art of hand embroidery, quilting, and patchwork. Creating beautiful, handmade things for my own home and for special people in my life, is a lasting way to express this fascination and longing for simpler times.
Lesley McConnell of
Faeries In My Garden
My day often begins before sunrise. I find the quiet hours at the beginning of the day when the house is dark and still, my most productive. On these mornings I see the sunrise and this is when I feel most grateful for the beautiful life I have. Business matters, pattern writing, stitching new designs, connecting with customers, managing staff, and spending time with my family all take up the hours left in the day.
Running a business is a full-time occupation and being the designer for this business is my main motivation. I love the design process, from original inception of doing the first rough drawings, through to choosing fabrics. Deciding which stitches to use, working on the design and allowing the needle and thread to paint the picture, (often freehand because this is what seems to work best for me) and finally to the joy of holding up a finished piece of work. Such satisfaction!
As my journey into design became the single most important aspect of our business, I soon realized that I would not be able to do what I do without the 100% support I receive from my husband, Kevin. He not only facilitates almost every dream I have, but he is the one who translates the finished work into a top-of-the-shelf pattern, so that others can use my designs to create their own works of art.
Designer Photo Gallery
The Stitcher’s Friend Needle Book Designed by Lesley McConnell of Faeries In My Garden
Approximate Size 7½” x 15” open (19cm x 38cm)
NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern
Requirements List
5” (12.5cm) charm square Cream tone
on tone fabric
6” x 14” (15cm x 35cm) Pink/Cream
open rose fabric
14” x 17” (35cm x 43cm) Cream rose
bouquet fabric
13½” x 42” (35cm x 107cm) Small
rosebud fabric
6” x 16” (15cm x 40cm) Cream
Homespun
7¼”(18cm) square cream wool felt
Vlieseline G700 Cotton Stabilizer
2 ⅝” (1.5cm) buttons
Finca Presencia Stranded Embroidery
threads: Light Pink (1969),
Pink (1975), Rose Pink (1981), Light
Green (7304)
Cottage Garden hand dyed variegated
thread (1100) Bridal Veil
2½” (6.5cm) small cream tassel
Optional: 3 Mother of Pearl thread
rings
Cream sewing cotton
No 3—No 9 Crewel needles
This dainty little needle book
features a pretty heart motif
surrounded by crazy patch
stitching. Inside there are handy
pockets for storage, including a
scissor pouch and a loop for
attachment of a scissor fob.
Tap here to shop for requirements
Tap here for embroidery pattern sheet
Tap here for cutting schedule and stitch guide
Elegance is the only beauty
that never fades
Audrey Hepburn
Pretty Lace and Fabric Coat Hangers
Designed by Janice Kellaway
Approximate Size 2” x 17” (5cm x 43cm) not including the hook
NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern
These dainty covered hangers would make a wonderful gift and
they can be made up in no time at all. The winning combination of
lace and fabric gives an old world feel, although a pretty floral
fabric will work just as well.
Tap to shop for requirements
16” (41cm) wooden coat hangers
(these are usually purchased as a pack
of 6)
16” x 10” (41cm x 25cm) thick
polyester batting for each hanger
5” x 20” (13cm x 51cm) lace fabric
5” x 20” (13cm x 51cm) feature fabric
Sharp pointed scissors
⅛” -½” x 20” (.5cm—1 cm x 50cm)
length of ribbon
Matching thread and needle
Lace offcuts for embellishments and
feature button if desired
General sewing supplies
Let’s Get
Crafty
Requirements List
STEP 1
Step 1 ~ Cut a piece of batting 16” wide by 10” in length for
each wooden hanger.
Roll the batting firmly around the wooden hanger. Find the top
of the hanger and using a sharp pair of scissors, cut through
the batting in the centre top to find the precut hole for the
hook. Make a small hole so that you can insert the hook.
Whip stitch the batting in place, on the underside of the
hanger.
Tap here for stitch guide
Kaleidoscope Lap Quilt Designed by Lenna Green
Approximate Size 39” x 46” (100cm x 117cm)
A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project
Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide
Requirements List
Eight fat ⅛” (4 light, 4 dark blue)
Eight fat ⅛” (4 light, 4 dark green)
Eight fat ⅛” (4 light, 4 dark pink)
Eight fat ⅛” (4 light, 4 dark neutrals)
Five 4” (10cm) lengths of tone on
tone cream fabrics for corners
Cotton thread to match fabrics
13” (35cm) binding fabric
43” x 50” (110cm x 127cm) cotton
or bamboo batting
50” (127cm) length backing fabric
Hand piecing needle or No 9 Straw
needle
Hand quilting thread
No 9 quilting needle
Tap to shop for requirements
Tap here for pattern template
Did you play with a kaleidoscope as a child? It is no surprise the intricacy
of the patterns and layouts formed by these toys has inspired quilt makers.
Many variations of the kaleidoscope are possible depending on the
number of colours used and their placement. The kaleidoscope quilt block
consists entirely of triangles, so care needs to be taken not to stretch the
triangles when sewing together. This scrappy kaleidoscope uses lots of
coordinating fabrics based on three main colours, pink, blue, green and
dark neutral. Fabrics with small prints will work the best and you will
need an even number of light and dark fabrics. The placement of the
colours creates the circular overlaps. Use the quilt blocks to form a wall
hanging or sew into a decorative lap quilt as shown.
QUILT
Requirements List
Timmy Bear Designed by Lenna Green
Approximate Size 8” (20cm) standing
A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project
7” x 33” (18cm x 85cm) wool fabric
DMC embroidery thread #3031
No 9-7 Crewel needle
Wool roving or fibrefill stuffing
½” x 20” (1cm x 50cm) ribbon
Scissors
General sewing supplies
Tap to shop for requirements
Tap here for pattern templates
Make this adorable little Teddy bear for someone special.
Timmy has been created from a soft and cuddly wool fabric, but would
look equally lovely made out of cotton fabric.
He is very quick and easy to sew and has an
embroidered face making him safe for all ages.
Once a teddy bear is
loved by a human
being, its expression is
forever marked.
Step 1 ~ Cut out the templates supplied and pin to the wool
fabric. You will need to cut out two back pieces, two front pieces,
and one head gusset. For the ears, trace around the template
using a water soluble marker pen twice, double over the fabric and
sew on the drawn line leaving the bottom edge open. Cut out each
ear using a scant ⅛” seam allowance.
STEP 1
Vintage Buttons, Burlap and Lace Serviette Holders
Designed by Janice Kellaway
Approximate Size 3” x 4” (8cm x 10cm)
The combination of burlap, lace, vintage buttons and ribbons will
certainly give your guests that wonderful ‘old world charm’ at your
next dinner party, with these easy to make serviette holders. A perfect
idea for a wedding table. This pattern makes four holders.
Tap to shop for requirements
4” x 1 yard (10cm x 1 metre) fringed
Burlap ribbon
1” x 1 yard (2.5 cm x 1 metre) satin
ribbon
4” x 1 yard (10cm x 1 metre) lace
4 feature buttons (vintage if
available)
Scissors
⅛” x 24” (.5cm x 60cm) feature
ribbon (optional)
General sewing supplies
Let’s Get
Crafty
Requirements List
STEP 1
Step 1 ~ Cut the burlap ribbon into four 8½” pieces. Fray one end of
the ribbon to match the fringing on the sides.
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