Suppliers

Vintage materials and haberdashery

All of the following suppliers were used for the materials and projects in this book.

Caroline Zoob

www.carolinezoob.co.uk

Hand-embroidered decorative textiles, vintage textile inspiration packs (including tickings, checks, and vintage embroidery), antique linens and decorative antiques, and homewares

The Blue Linen Cupboard

www.bluelinencupboard.com

A wide range of antique textiles and haberdashery

Dyeworks

www.dyeworks.co.uk

A wide range of natural colors dyed onto antique linens

The Old Haberdashery

33a High Street

Ticehurst

East Sussex TN5 7AS

www.facebook.com/theoldhaberdashery Vintage fabrics, haberdashery, woodblock stamps, hand-dyed wool, vintage buttons

The Washerwoman

thewasherwoman.blogspot.co.uk

A guide to the best vintage and textile fairs, including the Talent for Textiles fairs

Donna Flower

www.donnaflower.com

Vintage fabrics and haberdashery with emphasis on retro style

Sewing equipment and advice

www.sewandso.co.uk

Stitchschool

Stitchschool.blogspot.co.uk

Very useful site with instructions for embroidery stitches

Royal School of Needlework

www.royal-needlework.org.uk

The School offers hand-embroidery courses for all levels

Artists’ Materials

Green and Stone

www.greenandstone.com

Artists’ materials emporium

Finishing-off

For those who simply want to stitch but get someone else to make up the project

Jose Miguel Upholstery

www.josemiguelupholstery.co.uk

Will undertake small projects such as mirror frames and bookends by post

Carved Oak

www.carvedoak.co.uk

Oak blocks for bookends

A Shade Above

www.ashadeabove.co.uk

Bespoke lampshades


Harper Crafts: Gorgeous designs, easy instructions

www.harpercrafts.com

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Embroidery pour la Maison

More than one hundred projects you can use to prettify and personalize objects throughout the home—hand-stitched designs for everything from aprons to tote bags, bathrobes to notebooks.

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Embroidery pour le Bébé

Ideas for more than one hundred projects to add charm to the items every new mother needs for her baby. Learn how to stitch designs such as teddy bears for blankies and zoo animals for onesies.

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Embroidery pour le Jardinier

Personalize your gardening tools. More than one hundred projects reveal how to make everything from cherry motifs, to scarecrows, to pumpkins for items such as gloves, smocks, and seed bags.