Author: Jane Foster
Format: Hardback, 52 Pages
ISBN: 9781633222991
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr.
Series: Kids Craft Kit Series
Thanks to my Mom, my youngest daughter, Bella is into sewing and learning how to knit. For her birthday and Christmas this year she is asking for her own sewing kit and supplies. And, thanks to a wonderful book, Stitching with Jane Foster, which I was sent couple months ago for review, she is learning great hand and eye coordination, using her imagination in creating one of a kind things and getting very creative.
What I loved about this book is that it includes 36 pages, each with easy to follow along instructions to teach different stitching patterns and color combinations. In addition to teaching the different stitches including the straight stitch, cross-stitch and back stitch, this book has 37 cute punch out templates that you and your child can practice the different stitches you are learning. And, what is great about these pop out patterns is that they are double sides - one side is color and the other is black and white letting you color and create your own unique pattern based on your imagination and creative side.
Bella has had so much stitching the different templates and coming up with ideas for when she gets additional supplies and her own sewing kit for her birthday in a couple of weeks. I love how my Mom and with the help of this book, my girls are developing a love of embroidery. I remember growing up and doing embroidery with my mom, and now we can also enjoy sitting on the couch or at the table sewing, stitching and having fun. And, then when we are done, I love seeing the girls proudly display and explain their creations.
If you have a child who is showing interest in cross-stitch and sewing and want a fun book that will explain the basics, then you will want to check out Stitching with Jane Foster. This book is chock full of color illustrations, easy to follow instructions and the 37 adorable punch out templates to get you started is a fun bonus.
More About this book:
Introduce young crafters to the fun of simple embroidery!
"Stitching with Jane Foster includes 37 quick and easy cross-stitch sewing cards with punched holes for easy stitching, as well as a 36-page project book featuring instructions for designing your own unique stitching patterns and color combinations.
Gather all the tools and materials you need to get started and learn stitching basics, including the straight stitch, cross-stitch, back stitch, and more. A project gallery then shows examples of how to use your adorable stitched cards: everything from bookmarks and journals to greeting cards and ornaments.
The simple stitching patterns taught in this book promote growth and development, hand-eye coordination, and creativity and imagination. Includes 37 adorable punch-out templates to get you started! Color them, stitch them, press them out, and play with them; Stitching with Jane Foster will entertain and delight crafters of all ages and is sure to inspire a lifelong love of embroidery."
Gather all the tools and materials you need to get started and learn stitching basics, including the straight stitch, cross-stitch, back stitch, and more. A project gallery then shows examples of how to use your adorable stitched cards: everything from bookmarks and journals to greeting cards and ornaments.
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About the Author:
Jane Foster is an illustrator and screen printer living and working in south Devon. Her work, which is strongly influenced by Scandinavian and British design from the 1950s and 60s, has been featured in many publications including Vogue, Homes & Antiques, and Mollie Makes. She is a designer for Clothkits and has done commissions for Ikea. Jane's products are stocked throughout the world. She's recently been working with the company Make International who are using her designs on ceramics, glasses and kitchen textiles. These are sold globally.
Jane is the author of Creative Craft With Kids (9781909397439) and Fun with Fabric (9781908449900), published by Pavilion. Jane's recent two books (May 2015) are for pre-school children - 123 and ABC, published by Templar.
Follow Jane on Twitter at @JaneFosterRetro
Website - janefoster.co.uk
Follow Jane on Instagram @janefosterdesigns
Jane is the author of Creative Craft With Kids (9781909397439) and Fun with Fabric (9781908449900), published by Pavilion. Jane's recent two books (May 2015) are for pre-school children - 123 and ABC, published by Templar.
Follow Jane on Twitter at @JaneFosterRetro
Website - janefoster.co.uk
Follow Jane on Instagram @janefosterdesigns
Disclosure: I was sent a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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