Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Book: Made in France







I actually wasn't going to blog today. I was going to be very focused about giving my house the really good clean-up it so desperately needs now school holidays are over... But then... I found this beautiful book while I was tidying up, and of course I sat down and had another look through and realised some things just have to be shared (immediately!). The publishing details are: Made in France: Cross Stitch and Embroidery in Red, White and Blue by Agnes Delage-Calvet et al. and published by Murdoch Books, 2009. ISBN 978-1741963861
It is the most sumptuously styled how-to manual I've ever seen! There are step-by-step instructions and motif patterns for a broad range of the most divine pieces from napkins and tea towels to dresses and sneakers. It reminds me of the exquisite work of Renilde (At-Swim-Two-Birds) and Rebecca (Edward + Lily). I am totally in love. Hope you enjoy it too!

p.s. I forgot to mention, if you want to have a good look at the embroidery, these photos enlarge to supersize if you click on them :)
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11 comments:

  1. june at noonJuly 14, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Wow. There isn't a single one of those I don't love. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Karen Lewis TextilesJuly 14, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    That is so simply stunning. I want it so badly. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  3. nevinJuly 14, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    They are so beautiful.. Lovely....simply lovely...

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  4. Kickcan & ConkersJuly 14, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Magnifique!

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  5. BettsyKingstonJuly 14, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Bastille as well, perfect timing...

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  6. annamaria potamitiJuly 15, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Oh lala! How beautiful...lets go for a vacation to France...( by the way, good trick Kylie, anything to avoid house cleaning!!!)
    xx
    Annamaria

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  7. handmaidenJuly 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    perfect post for bastille day and so much better than housework...we are still decluttering and cleaning...seems to be never ending

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  8. f2imagesJuly 15, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful images. Also, love that your song is "Three is the Magic Number".....love that song, really takes me back!

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  9. JaneJuly 16, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I love the way they have displayed the white lilac - enjoyed looking at your site too!

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  10. Fine Little DayJuly 16, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful, indeed.

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  11. edward and lillyJuly 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    droooooool!!!

    I've seen this book around but now that I've seen these pages I so have to get it. Thanks for the mention, you are so spot on French craft is my biggest influence!

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