A few years ago Yvette travelled to Norway to research her book “Early-Style Hardanger”. She was there for Norwegian Constitution Day (Syttende Mai or 17th May, so coming up very soon!) when people parade through the towns in their bunads, or traditional dress. She saw many beautiful examples of embroidered regional costume that day, including […]
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Some people go on a book tour when they release a new book. I’ve never done this, but I thought I could instead take you on a tour of some of my books. I know that some of you have been along for the ride since the beginning but some of you are newer to […] Some people go on a book tour when they release a new book. I’ve never done this, but I thought I could instead take you on a tour of some of my books. I know that some of you have been along for the ride since the beginning but some of you are newer to […] Some people go on a book tour when they release a new book. I’ve never done this, but I thought I could instead take you on a tour of some of my books. I know that some of you have been along for the ride since the beginning but some of you are newer to […] Yesterday I opened a very exciting parcel containing the advance copies of Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway! I’m really happy with the way the book has turned out. I hope you will love it too. The full Australian and New Zealand shipment should depart from the printers in the next day or so, arriving here […] As part of the final stages of preparing Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway for publication, I sought and received some pre-publication reviews. I sent PDFs of the book to a number of respected and highly knowledgable needlework enthusiasts for review. One of these people was Kari-Anne Pedersen, Curator of Costumes and Textiles, Norsk Folkemuseum, Oslo, […] On Thursday I sent all the files for my next book Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway off to my printer. And I’ve just received confirmation that the hard copies of the pages have been delivered to them. Hooray! Not only did it mean that I was finished with that stage of the book, but it […] The Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria (BC, Canada) has just started a new series looking at Hardanger on their Facebook page. This is great news, and I shall enjoy following it! I’m going to be controversial here. I believe that the first post with which they have introduced this next focus, doesn’t actually show any Hardanger […] From 13th to 19th July 2018, the ANZEG (Association of New Zealand Embroiderers Guilds) Conference will be held in Nelson, New Zealand. I’ll be teaching at the conference. I will have two classes, and will also deliver a lecture about self-publishing. Early Style Hardanger Square Panel Early Style Hardanger Square Panel with tutor […] As of Friday this week, the Vetty Creations office will be temporarily closed while I am off on another research trip. It will be closed from 21st October until 7th November. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. I will attend to all enquiries and orders on my return. If you’re wanting to […] |
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
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