Old World Charm Issue Nineteen
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Old World Charm
Issue Nineteen 2015
Welcome 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
Inside this issue: App Instructions
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Welcome
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Feature photo
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Designer Profile
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The Stitcher’s Friend Needle Book
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Feature Photo
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Let’s Get Crafty
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Video Demonstration
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Kaleidoscope Lap Quilt
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Peter Pan Collar Inspiration
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Etsy Find
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Let’s Decorate
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Timmy Bear
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Pinterest Finds
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Let’s Get Crafty
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Feature Photo
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Elegant Lace Placemat
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Blogger Find
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Cottage Garden Pincushion
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Fabric Finds
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Let’s Create
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Book Review
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Subscriber Page
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Newsletter Back Issues
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We need your Help
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Copyright Disclaimer
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“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
Designer Profile
Lesley McConnell of
Faeries In My Garden
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.
“ …because of this fascination of times past, I’m drawn to the gentle art of embroidery, quilting and patchwork.” 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.
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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.
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
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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
Finca Presencia Stranded Embroidery threads: Light Pink (1969), Pink (1975), Rose Pink (1981), Light Green (7304)
13½” x 42” (35cm x 107cm) Small rosebud fabric
Cottage Garden hand dyed variegated thread (1100) Bridal Veil
6” x 16” (15cm x 40cm) Cream Homespun
2½” (6.5cm) small cream tassel
7¼”(18cm) square cream wool felt
Optional: 3 Mother of Pearl thread rings
Vlieseline G700 Cotton Stabilizer
Cream sewing cotton
2 ⅝” (1.5cm) buttons
No 3—No 9 Crewel needles
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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.
Elegance is the only beauty that never fades Audrey Hepburn
Let’s Get Crafty Requirements List 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
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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
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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. 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.
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
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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 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 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
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Once a teddy bear is loved by a human being, its expression is forever marked.
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Timmy Bear Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 8” (20cm) standing A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project 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. 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.
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Let’s Get Crafty Requirements List 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
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Vintage Buttons, Burlap and Lace Serviette Holders Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 3” x 4” (8cm x 10cm)
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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.
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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