Introduction 8
Inspiration 12
Tools & materials 18
Techniques 28
The projects 54
I Seek for Quiet Joys: needlecase 56
Enjoy the Moment: stitch sampler cloth book 60
How does your Garden Grow: stitch bobbin 68
Yesterday’s Memories: family memory journal 72
Worn and Washed: English paper piecing memory quilt 76
Some of my Favourite Things: stamped fabric collage 80
Down by the Sea: wall hanging 84
Vintage Florals: hanging hoop art 88
Nature Wrap: found objects panel 94
A Whisper of Secrets: book cover 98
An English Country Garden: patchwork book wrap 102
Wild Summer Blooms: free motion embroidery panel 106
The Sweetness of Love: whitework lavender heart 110
Summer Bliss: English paper piecing patchwork 114
Special Gifts: gift tags 118
Templates 122
Index 128
Tilly Rose is a creative mixed-media textile artist, designer,
tutor and avid journaller. She is based in the beautiful
Cambridgeshire Fens, UK, an area that influences her
designs amid her whole ethos of crafting for well-being. She feels
deeply connected to Mother Earth and uses her walks within the
landscape to inspire her.
Tilly combines traditional sewing techniques with a love of
layering cloth, adding textures through surface stitching and
embellishing to capture the everyday snippets of life, giving her
designs a modern twist but always with a beautiful vintage
flavour.
She holds workshops throughout the UK and online, and is a guest
presenter on craft TV channels, showcasing her products and
needlecraft skills. Tilly hosts textile tours in India and plans to
extend this to other countries. She also regularly exhibits at
craft shows. This is her fourth book with Search Press.
Visit her website: www.tilly-rose.co.uk
Facebook: @Tilly Rose - Textile Artist
Instagram: @tillyrosevintage
YouTube: Tilly Rose Vintage @DiaryofaFenGal
Pinterest: @tilly rose
Well written and projects are easy to follow. Will recommend this
to friends.
*Customer review*
Beautiful projects and ideas. I try not to buy new fabrics or
threads, as I already have enough to last a lifetime. This book
shows you how to reuse and recycle, while creating gorgeous
pieces.
*Customer review*
What can I say. I love this book. It is so easy to use and so
inspiring. Many of the materials can be sourced from items from
charity shops or from your own home. It enables you to make
beautiful keepsakes and embellish to make a more personal product.
The illustrations are beautiful and the instructions are straight
forward and easy to understand and read. There are step-by-step
demos and useful tips so it is difficult to go wrong. If you love
doing some hand sewing and upcycling materials then this book is a
must for you. Highly recommended.
*Customer review*
This book is amazing. If you love any type of needlecraft or
vintage items I think you'll love this book. Tilly Rose explains
the techniques used and how to get the vintage look and feel on
modern fabrics which is great for new comers or those who want to
expand their skills. Then there are the projects which come with
clear step by step instructions and colour photos. There are
patterns and templates at the back of the book so you can get
started straight away until you're inspired to go and free your own
imagination. A great book for beginners and seasoned sewists
alike.
*Customer review*
Ideal for somebody who is a novice or the more experienced crafter.
The projects are a mixture of hand and machine stitched, with slow
stitch, embroidery and appliqué included. Each project can be
easily adapted to suit personal tastes and there are lots of useful
hints and tips throughout. The book is mainly vintage inspired but
you could easily make all of the projects with more modern
fabrics.
*Customer review*
This is a wonderful book... full of beautifully photographed
projects with easy to follow step by step instructions.
*Customer review*
This is a lovely book for anyone who loves sewing by hand or
machine, who loves vintage fabrics and trims, and who loves to make
beautiful things. It is full of lovely ideas for using scraps of
fabric, old pieces of lace, bits of ribbon or a few old buttons to
achieve gorgeous results. It's also very nicely illustrated, with
lots of photographs of techniques as well as finished articles.
Much nicer than line drawings. All in all, a very nice book, and
one which I highly recommend.
*Customer review*
For anyone who, like me, loves all things vintage this is the book
for you. All sorts of ideas to suit all tastes and easy to do. My
collection of vintage linens will be used now instead of lying in
boxes.
*Customer review*
What better than taking a walk down memory lane and creating
crafts? Each project is a treasure trove of memories. Vintage
cloth, found objects and embroidery combine to create textiles that
tell a story. Shabby chic keepsakes that make a house a home.
Discover layering, collage and other fabric skills to create
meaningful artworks that celebrate your most treasured memories and
perhaps even become family heirlooms. This book includes design
inspirations, tools, objects, techniques and 15 wonderful projects.
The projects include a needle case, cloth book, stitch bobbin,
journal, quilt, stamped fabric, wall hanging, hoop art, panel, book
cover, book wrap, purse, heart, patchwork and tags. Practical
projects that anyone can achieve. A wonderful book for all lovers
of vintage and country style.
*www.karenplatt.co.uk*
As a stitcher I have long been inspired by Tilly
Rose. Her pretty vintage designs are perfect for every
occasion and even if you have never sewn before they are easy to
copy and inspire. Oddments of lace and scrap fabric are perfect for
the project in this stunning book. Wall hangings, quilts and
textile artworks are showcased beautifully and each project comes
with easy instructions, ideas and what's more each piece carries
with it creativity and imagination. The book cover is
absolutely gorgeous, and I love that if like me you enjoy other
crafts such as stamping, mixed media and papercraft, these can all
be incorporated into your work and give you an individual look to
any project. It is a beautiful pretty book and I absolutely love
it.
*Postcard Reviews*
We were really excited to receive this book, we have been waiting
for its publication and we were not disappointed, the exquisite
content really lives up to its title. This beautiful book will
inspire anyone to venture into the world of creating your own
pieces of textile artworks. With 15 different projects, there is
something for everyone. The start of the book is one of the most
comprehensive guides we have ever reviewed. It is full of really
useful information about how to find inspiration, the tools and
techniques you will need and this is followed by the gorgeous
projects, again with step-by-step guidance and stunning
photography. We love this book so much we are delighted to have
chosen it as our Highly Recommended Crafting Book of the Month!
*Hot Brands Cool Places*
‘Preserve your memories – keep them well’. Tilly presents
fifteen unique projects using treasured fabrics and threads,
including books, quilts and hangings. Re-cycled and vintage
materials, such as old tablecloths, napkins and dressmaking scraps
are given a new life, together with oddments of ribbon, lace and
other ephemera. This book fits well with the current trend
for vintage and will appeal to anyone wanting to incorporate family
memorabilia into a future heirloom. Tilly’s instructions are
clear and detailed, with full-sized templates where required and
includes additional hints and tips to ensure success. This is
an inspiring book, beautifully presented and suitable for all skill
levels.
*East Kent Embroiderers’ Guild*
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