Following on from the international success of
Betsy’s first book launched in 2019, Willing Hands continues, with the
release of a second title featuring 10 new projects.
Worked in counted thread techniques using hand-dyed silk threads,
Betsy’s stunning work boxes and accessories are embellished with
exquisite motifs creating a rich tapestry illustrating her life stories
and experiences.
10 beautiful etuis and 24 coordinating accessories, each with colour
charts to guide every stitch. Detailed instructions are provided for
every step from stitching to construction.
'Willing Hands 2' features the following projects:
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Bee Contained Etui Hexagon
box etui celebrating bees with motifs and form. Accessories include
skep-inspired pincushion, needlebook, ruler in metric or imperial
measurements, thread winder and scissor fob.
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Gathering for Winter Etui Cylinder
box etui showcasing a busy squirrel’s acorn collection. Accessories
include a needlebook, pincushion, scissor sheath and scissor fob.
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Virgin Queen’s Stitching Pocket Pretty
pocket with twisted cord closure, with colourful, Elizabethan-inspired
designs and whitework techniques. The cover opens to reveal a needlepage
and silk pocket. A matching scissor fob completes the set.
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Bristol Bag Etui Stunning
red and white linen bag etui featuring a sampler alphabet, spot motifs
and English paper piecing. Accessories include a needlebook, pincushion,
thread winder and scissor fob.
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Exact Change Etui Biscornu-shaped
etui with an exuberance of counted thread stitches to explore.
Accessories include a needlebook, scissor fob and miniature
biscornu-shaped pincushion and waxer box.
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Good for the Goose Box Sturdy,
three-sided box inspired by migrating Canada geese. Each side of the
box features a variation of the goose motif, and the flight of the geese
is reflected throughout the design.
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Cardinal Pocket Captivating
pocket designed to be worn as a handy necklace, keeping stitching
essentials close by. Opens to reveal a silk lining with pockets and a
needlepage.
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Mermaid Bag Etui Linen
bag etui with enchanting mermaids and sea-themed spot motifs.
Accessories include an orts pot fitted to the base of the bag and
matching scissor fob.
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Tasmanian Needle Tidy Beautiful
folding etui with twisted cord closure. The cover encloses needlepages
and an embroidered pocket. A matching scissor fob completes the etui.
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Holbein Hexagon Etui Hexagon
box with silk pincushion lid showcasing Betsy’s favourite stitching
technique with Tudor-inspired motifs. The box panels are tied together
with silk ribbons and accessories include a needle book, scissor sheath
and scissor fob.
ISBN 9780648767039
Dimensions 28L × 24W × 1.5H (cm)