July 2011 sees Jan Constantine launch her second embroidery book.

'For the love of Hand Stitching' Iconic appliqué & hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine and photography by Caroline Arber.

For the love of Hand Stitching is a fabulous new collection of 21 decorative appliqué and hand-embroidery projects from Jan Constantine, featuring some of
her bestselling designs. Alongside her signature cushions are a selection of bags, aprons and other home accessories such as a throw, quilt, needle case and tablemats.

Buy Jan's 'For the love of Hand Stitching' Embroidery Book (link to external website)

A striking follow-up to her first book Heirloom Embroidery, which focuses on traditional embroidery passed down through generations, Love Stitching takes a more modern approach with bright colours and strong shapes in a series of bold, graphic designs.

Inspired by some of Jan’s favourite things, the projects are arranged in four thematic chapters:
‘Love & Hearts’,
‘In the Country’,
‘Flying the Flag’
and ‘Beside the Sea’.

The stunning designs are easy to make using a mixture of colourful wool felts and both plain and gingham cottons and linens, with step-by-step instructions, design templates and clear explanations of the techniques and stitches used. Capturing an exuberant mix of romance, patriotism and celebration, the funky pop-art feel of the Love Stitching collection will inspire homemakers of all ages to get stitching.

Buy Jan's 'For the love of Hand Stitching' Embroidery Book (link to external website)

In September 2009, Jan Constantine launched her first book ‘Heirloom Embroidery’, which is an exquisite collection of 30 beautiful hand embroidery projects she has designed to appeal to beginners and established embroiderers alike. “It is meant to remind us of the way past generations used to live, appreciating, preserving and passing down the wonderful hand worked textiles embroidered by family members. Hopefully, it represents an antidote to the throwaway lifestyle of today.”