Victorian Pansies: Embroidery and Pastimes for the 21st Century

Includes free satin print and full size pattern sheet. Front flap notes: "It was a period of divine decadence with classic ideas furbished in opulent materials and lush rich colors. Now, in Victorian Pansies, Jenny Haskins shows how to employ today's technology such as iron-on products and a computerized sewing machine to recreate the richness and beauty of that era for a whole range of exciting projects. The Victorian Pansies concepts can be used in conjunction with embroidery, quilting and heirloom techniques, either by hand or machine. In each project Jenny Haskins guides the reader with easy step-by-step instructions which inspire and encourage all levels of skill, from the novice to the expert. Projects vary from the frivolous to the practical, so sit back and indulge yourself in a feast of glorious color and stylish design concepts. Victorian Pansies will touch the soul of every craftsperson and inspire them to create beauty themselves."