Frisian Whitework Dutch embroidery from Friesland
Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
Yvette Stanton March 2022 • 9781782219682 • $16.95/$19.95CAN Paperback • 8-1/2 x 11in • 96 pages
July 2021 • 9781800920248 • $29.95/$34.95CAN Paperback • 7-3/4 x 10-3/4in • 168 pages
Use leftover fat quarters to create 16 beautiful bags!
Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with 11 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications for the home and gifts.
»» Sew 16 beautiful bags, from accessory favourites like clutches and totes to daily essentials such as a fold-away shopper and a lunch tote »» Follow the simple techniques in the crashcourse at the front of the book for essential know-how, before diving into your stash »» Be inspired by the stunning photography, helpful hand-drawn illustrations and handy hints featured in every project.
»» Discover the elegance and history of Frisian whitework »» Featuring clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams »» Both left- and right-handed instructions are included.
Yvette Stanton is the publisher and designer behind Vetty Creations. She has a passion for whitework embroidery, and for sharing it with others. Yvette has written 12 best-selling embroidery books, including Smøyg which was also published by Search Press. She’s an award-winning embroiderer with over 15 years’ experience of producing beautiful intricate embroideries.
Debbie von Grabler-Crozier has been involved in writing and the craft world for pretty much all of her life but in 1997 she made it into a profession. Her first sewing book with Search Press, The Bag Boutique, was a global success, having sold nearly 10,500 copies. Debbie lives in Lower Saxony, Germany.
strawberries
These sweet strawberries are a great way to
n
sample a number of different styles of Frisian
n
whitework.
n
size 7 x 5 x 5 cm / 2 ⁄4 x 2 x 2 in design thread dimensions Strawberry 1 171 (w) x 48 (h) threads Strawberry 2 181 (w) x 40 (h) threads Strawberry 3 172 (w) x 42 (h) threads materials and equipment n 25 x 15 cm (10 x 6 in) 28 count linen, white, per strawberry n 1 reel Londonderry linen thread, 50/3, white 3
6
In the same series:
Related titles:
Take Two Fat Quarters: Gifts 9781782217329 Take Two Fat Quarters: Home 9781782217312
Pulled Thread Embroidery 9781782218432 RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Whitework 9781782219217 The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery 9781782216063 Whitework Embroidery 9781782216896 Whitework Inspirations 9781782218326
The world's finest art and craft books
Needlecraft & Embroidery
sewing, patchwork & quilting
Take Two Fat Quarters: Bags & Purses 16 gorgeous sewing projects for using up your fat quarter stash
n n
n
n
n n
No 24 tapestry needle 12.5 cm (5 in) hoop 10 x 18.5 cm (4 x 7 1⁄4 in) light-weight cotton fabric, white, per strawberry 9 x 9 cm (3 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 in) wool felt, green, per strawberry 50 cm (20 in) satin ribbon, 3 mm (1⁄8 in) wide, white, per strawberry 33 cm (13 in) organza ribbon, 6 mm (1⁄4 in) wide, green, per strawberry machine-sewing thread, white, and to match felt and ribbons light-weight paper polyester fibre fill 53
11 Work peahole hemstitch variation along each long side of the bands. 12 In the large squares bounded by satin stitch triangles, cut and withdraw the six threads closest to the corners, on each side.
For our complete list go to www.searchpressusa.com
This leaves six threads remaining in the middle of each side, on which to work the filling.
of the fabric, 38 threads away from the edge. 3 Fold 1cm (3⁄8 in) to the back, then another 1cm (3⁄8 in), to enclose the raw edge. Finger press to create folds. Repeat on each side. 4 Unfold the folds. Work mitred corners in each corner. 5 Refold the hems and tack them in place. 6 Cut the first thread inside the tacking line on each side.
7
