A good book

Things have been busy here lately. Nothing special, just the daily activities with two children and a husband. We are enjoying signs of spring.

The snow is still covering a larger percent of the ground than I would like though... but the other day my little one squealed: "Look Mommy, grass!" That is a sight for sore eyes after many months of snow coverage.

When I found this incredible book, Yllebroderier, by Ingrid Eggimann-Jonsson, from the library, about wool embroidery I nearly wanted winter to start again.

The link will get you to a site where you may purchase this book if you get the desire.

I think she is so talented and want to try doing this myself... I will just show you a few more photos...

I just wish I was more adept at reading Swedish. It really isn't that different from Norwegian, but different enough that I find it rather tedious.

I am sure you recall the recent swap I told you about in my last post, well, now Anne is hosting a give away of one of my matryoshka dolls if you would like to join in! These two happy mamas, Fru Lind and Fru Blomdal are in my shop.

Comments

[Kristin L]

Love that embroidery -- especially the blue horse. :-)

[Samantha S]

That book looks amazing. What wonderful inspiration. I do love Swedish embroidery.

[Diane]

What beautiful embroideries! I love all the color in them, too! I love books like this one.
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane

[Karen at sew and sow life]

What a treasure book! Thanks for sharing the pictures/inspiration.

[Jacqueline]

The book is really amazing! Love love the embroideries! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!

[jacquie]

oooh i love those horses! i'd like one on each of my pillowcases. i do wish i could embroider like that.

[Huismus]

Absolutely beautiful!!
Love the nature inspired designs and the colors are divine..
Can't wait to see what you'll make ;-)

[ingermaaike]

Oh boy that look so veryvery tempting! Absolutely stunning embroidery!

[Tizzalicious]

I always love your dolls with babies!

[ira]

that stunning embroideries Emily! and your mum and baby so beautiful too!

[Melanie]

What a lovely book- I love her use of colour.

Your dolls are wonderful. The mothers have suchhappy expressions they would be a delight for anyone to own.

[jealousydesign]

looks like a nice book, and your dolls are always beautiful!

[karuski]

I wish I had patience to learn how to do hand embroidery, the patterns are so beautiful. Aww, and I can't look at your baby dolls no longer, they are just too cute:D

-minna

[mimi k]

beautiful book- thanks for showing!

[Jewel]

What a great book! Its snowing here today!

[Gina]

The wool embroidery looks beautiful but I would have no chance of reading the book as I don't read Swedish or Norwegian!

[MQuin]

the embroidery pictures look really lovely. I wish I can do that..anything sewn by hand, I just mess up :( ...your dolls look pretty happy :)

[Star of the East]

That book looks wonderful!

[ArtMind]

What a gorgeous book! I love how it has so much happy colors that it instantly makes me smile! :)

[lilyhaven]

That wool embroidery is amazing! Jaw dropping. :)

Shannon

[Eva Mari]

What an amazing book! So much beauty that can be made by a simple needle and a wee string of wool..
The pink and red birds were just gorgeous...

I should not have seen this, - I'm already way over my head when it comes to books purchased or ordered. Still... LOL

Hugs from me :)

[Vanessa]

Hi Emily, I am your partner in the hankie swap and was wondering if you could send me your address so that I can send the hankie to you. Thanks! I have enjoyed reading your blog.

[Muddlepud]

Just recently discovered your blog. Love your dolls, and what a great-looking book!

[Jean C.]

Hi Emily,
Yeahhhh pussy willows!!!! First sign of Spring in my book! Then come the bulbs! I have the greenery from the bulbs up... none of the color yet.
Thanks for stopping by... I will work things thru with the weight. It's the time of year... hard to get motivated sometimes! LoL... except for the negative things!
Love the book. I've been checking out books at the Library lately too. So nice to see what others have come up with.
Have fun...

[Anna M.]

Hi Emily! Wow...what a great book...the embroidery is amazing! Thanks for sharing the link; my mother is from Sweden and I think she would really enjoy that. Also, I wanted to say 'Thank You' for the fabric I received from you in the scrap swap. The fabrics you sent are just beautiful...and I really enjoyed the candies! =) Thanks again!

[Emma]

Wow Emily, that book is breathtaking = those little birds! Beautiful. Smiling at the picture of pussy willow too, and, as ever, your mama dolls are so so lovely.

[sydney]

HELLO,

NICE STITCHES.
I LOVE IT.

GREATINGS CONNY

[Anne Marie]

The red and pink birds on the blue wool are simply beautiful.

[Sue]

Oh my, that is an amazing book. I just love the little horse and the buttons :-)

[aegeansea]

So much color & beauty to look at!! What a joy!

[flowers to the Philippines]

Yeah! It's spring time, and many flowers bloom everywhere. All I can say you are so creative. Keep it up!

-krisha-

[jennifer]

gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.
and if you need help in swedish, just let me know...
americantjej i sverige.

[happy zombie]

Oh Emily! The mamas with their babies are SO DARN CUTE I want to weep! I especially love the Lecien fabrics you used... one of my all time favorite lines!

[Karon]

Oh, wow...this embroidery book is amazing! The artwork, drawings, colors and stitching are breathtaking. They strike such a chord with me. Unfortunately, I only speak English, but I am so compelled to try to order this book. Perhaps embroidery is all the same language! Thank you for sharing.