Issue Nineteen

Old World

Charm

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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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