Jane Austen Embroidery: Regency Patterns Reimagined for Modern Stitchers

This is a very nice book. It contains quite a bit of the periods history and has beautiful pic. The directions for the projects are more than adequate. The reason it only gets fore stars is that you have to have a copy machine or another method to size up the diagrams. They should have charged a little more and included a sheet of full sized templates

If you're a fan of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, you are familiar with the embroidery that is the introduction to each episode. If you ever wanted to make items with Regency/Georgian embroidery yourself, this is the book for you. Not only does it have beautiful old-fashioned patterns, some of which have been taken from a ladies’ magazine from that era, but it also tells some about Jane's personal embroidery—she was quite the stitching enthusiast—as well as different aspects of embroidery during that time in Georgian England. As a huge Jane Austen fan and longtime embroiderer, I found this book to be an utter delight. How fun is that the author is a historical pattern sleuth, and in this book, brings us ones that perhaps have not seen the light of day in over 200 years. If you enjoyed textile history, old-fashioned patterns (some of which have been repurposed for modern items like a cell phone pouch), or are a Janeite, you will most likely find this book to be as much fun, and insightful, as I did.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

amazing book! really gives dimension to jane austen as a person, in addition to highlighting one of the most popular publications of the 18th and 19th centuries. not to metion, the embroidery designs are gorgeous and exciting to try. highly recommend!

Jane Austen Embroidery: Regency Patterns Reimagined for Modern Stitchers is the kind of book I love, blending needlework and literature and history.

We learn about Austen's material world and society, the women's work that was expected and the fashions it adorned. Plus, actual patterns from the Regency era Lady's Magazine are reproduced to make projects with today's women in mind.

I enjoyed the essays that introduce embroidery in Austen's time and explain the use of embroidery in dress, trims, and objects for the home.

I learned so much! Like the double entendre' related to 'muff' and how men sometimes carried a muff.

The authors plumb Austen's prose and letters for references to these objects and the use of needlework.

The embroidery patterns are delightful and the instructions are detailed and clear. The projects range from purses to tablecloths, a cell phone pouch and tablet sleeve, to a work bag and sewing set. They cover every part of a modern women's life!

When I first read Austen, I thought a 'sprigged muslin' was a printed fabric. Now I know it could have been hand embroidered, white embroidery on sheer muslin.

We quilters are very familiar with the quilt made by Jane Austen and her family. But I learned that a sampler made by Cassandra Austen, Jane's beloved elder sister, is on display at Chawton.

This is a delightful book that will please embroiderers and Austen lovers alike.

I was given a free book by the publisher in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

It is a small book ..... made me wish for more details

I was instantly charmed by Jane Austen Embroidery. As an avid embroiderer, I devoured all the history about Regency Era needlework, and the role it played in upper middle and working class society. Great and thorough explanations about what the modern embroiderer needs to have to start stitching. The projects are unique, and once completed look to become lifelong treasures. That said, the prospect of assembling/finishing the projects is a little daunting. As charming as hand-finishing is, it's a completely separate skill from hand embroidery, and many of us have to rely on professional finishers. I would encourage beginners to have fun with the projects, then perhaps pay a sew-handy friend or a needlepoint store to whip them into treasures.

Though I received a free ebook from netgalley, I purchased the paperback.

I have enjoyed reading this book for the historical value and the interesting tidbits it offers. It's a glimpse of the past and an embellishment for today.

extraordinarily written and illustrated book. A must for Janeities, embroiderers, and stitcherers. Love it.

Didn’t explain enough to actually make anything

I got the UK version since I prefer the cover on that one, but I really love this book!