Book Haul Part 1

I have been meaning to share this book haul for like a month ago, and here it is!

As many of you may know that I am truly, exceptionally, very much fond of French cross stitch designs. And I was so lucky to find these book in Japanese version, which relatively cheaper compare to the original French version.

(L) Ma Mercerie Au Point De Croix by Marie-Anne Rethoret-Melin
(R) Abecedaires Au Point De Croix by Veronique Enginger

I am first introduced to DMC Color Variations Floss by Marie-Anne with these fantastic designs.

Biscornu aux boutons

Le cahier de la couturiere

La couture

These petite decorative items designed by Veronique Enginger are good to be filled in every corner of the house.

Cubes illustres

Coeurs parfumes

Stitch Ideas Vol 13

Japanese magazine of stitching and embroidery, aka Sutichi Idées in Japanese. This amazing craft book presents readers with inspiring stitching projects.

This issue includes technical features and clear step-by-step instructions for stitchers of all abilities. 

You can also see the life style of popular designers.

French Cross Stitch Books

I received two French cross stitch books that I've bought online last 2 weeks, Esprit d'Atelier & Exercice de Style. The books are simply amazing, it would takes me ages to decide which design to be stitched first.


Some of the pictures of the books' content that I able to get from seller's website.

Big Brown Box Finally Arrived!

Yes, another order has arrived this morning again. This big brown box really makes my day. Here I would like to share what's in it.


The combination of one yard of 32ct Belfast White Linen, 3 fat quarter of 32ct Linen-Amber, Lambswool & Natural Light. All these linens have been pre-planned for various of patterns from my stash.


The Mill Hill glass beads & Kreinik Balger #8 are for a secrete project, which I will reveal after getting all the required accessories for it. I love John James Petites very much, not to mention their Premier series, with gold plated. I get both #26 & #28 each.


Of course, a couple of patterns are included in this order too. Bookshelf by Little House Needlework and Dog Lessons for People by Lizzie Kate.

I have finished few projects recently, will post my finishes very soon, hopefully by tomorrow morning. Happy stitching.......

Arrived

It's amazingly fast! I received my orders today, which I ordered online a week ago.


They are Rose Quaker Sampler by Stickideen von der Wiehenburg and buttons by Just Another Button. The buttons are actually for Valentine Medley by Heart in Hand Neddleart, which I had finished stitching long time ago. I will post the completed projects with the buttons very soon.


It is my first time to purchase design by Wiehenburg. The pattern is endorsed with green stamping and gold signature. It feels so personal to me.