Embroidered handbag - design by Susan O'Connor of Inspirations magazine
"Hi Janet,
Wow, this bag is fab!
Liebe Grusse,
Kathy"
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Janet Granger
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- Embroidery of all kinds - particularly miniature needlepoint, stumpwork, goldwork and surface embroidery. 3D rather than pictures.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I am self taught, since the age of four (over four decades ago, now!).
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- I love all kinds of embroidery - I talk about it on my blog, so you might want to have a look there to see what I'm working on at the moment.
I have run a business selling miniature needlepoint kits for adult scale doll's houses since 1996 - I have almost 200 kits in the range, now. I love all things tiny :-)
The various kits are to be worked on either canvas (18 count and 22 count) or silk gauze (32 and 40 count). I also sell silk gauze pieces for individual projects - I stock from 32 count up to 60 count.
- Website:
- http://www.janetgranger.co.uk
Latest Activity
Peggy Kimble left a comment for Janet Granger"I had a look at the miniature houses in your blog - absolutely fascinating - my goodness, the patience ---whoooo !!! So much to learn what other people do."
Crewel Embroidered bolero
"This is great - I really love embroidery that can be worn - and this deserves to be seen!"
Needlebook with Rose
"Lovely stitching - and very well positioned on the fabric (not always easy to do!)"
"Grace - yes, I came across Needlepaws earlier this year. They do various sizes of half cone stick too. There is an earlier post on my blog that discusses the various UK stockists of half cone sticks."
"A while back, people were talking here about half cone sticks for making flowers such as foxgloves. On my blog this week, I've written about a woodturner who recently contacted me, because he makes half cone sticks (I'd previously…"
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 14:42 on March 21, 2013, Peggy Kimble said…
I had a look at the miniature houses in your blog - absolutely fascinating - my goodness, the patience ---whoooo !!! So much to learn what other people do.
- At 10:29 on August 31, 2012, Anne Bravey said…
I know - I'm so lucky. When I totter out of the NEC loaded with more "stuff" I've ony got to get myself home and that takes 5 minutes! Went to the Festival of Quilts twice and loved it but it is exhausting!
- At 10:16 on August 31, 2012, Anne Bravey said…
Thanks for your comment Janet. Your work is lovely - I can't wait to get on with some handstitching. I see you're a Midlands girl too - I'm in Coleshill, which is very handy for the NEC shows.
- At 22:10 on August 20, 2012,
Anita said… Hi Janet,
Thanks for your nice comment on my bag.The size is 14 x 19 cm.
I've enjoyed looking at all your cute miniature pieces.Thanks for sharing them.
Anita.
- At 12:17 on August 15, 2012,
Laurel said… Janet - Thanks for your nice comment. And I'm not discouraged to forge ahead in the program. This particular project required using materials relevant to the Elizabethan period, and I didn't realize that my linen was a blend with a synthetic thread. The Appleton's wool I used is very fuzzy, and the small, close stitching would have looked better in a finer wool.
BTW- your projects are lovely! and I love miniatures as well. I collect miniature books (5-23cm). Just ordered one of your footstool kits!
Laurel
- At 10:18 on August 14, 2012,
Salmah Salim said… Dear Janet, Thank you for your remarks. I enjoy looking at your work as well. The width of the heart is 13.5 cm and the length is 13 cm. Kind regards, Salmah.
- At 9:53 on August 10, 2012,
Toos van Sluijs-Huisman said… Thank you Janet for your friendrequest, Love Toos
- At 6:11 on July 27, 2012,
Anneliese said… - Oh, I see, wonderful. I can't stop looking at such things!
- At 4:54 on July 27, 2012,
Froufrous said… Hi Janet, I discover your univers and I really think that your work is wonderful, so small and neat... The little bag is amazing . Bravo
- At 11:31 on July 22, 2012,
christina richards said… Hi Janet, the head dress will attach with a comb and hairpins......Thanks for the lovely comment,
hugs
chris
xx
I am interested in embroidery of all kinds, especially miniature needlepoint, which is what I design for a living. I love making full-sized stumpwork pieces, many including goldwork as well.
When I am not working, I love doing Dances of Universal Peace. Other interests include the Sufi spiritual path, social issues, gardening, dressmaking and alternative health.
My website www.janetgranger.co.uk is where all the designs for miniature needlepoint kits for doll’s houses can be found, and bought, if the fancy takes you. I have been running that business since 1996, and have around 200 kits available now.
But on my blog ( http://janetgranger.wordpress.com/ ) you’ll hopefully be able to find out more about what motivates me to design, along with images of stitching in progress (both miniature and ‘full-size’), book reviews, product reviews, tutorials about various aspects of embroidery, etc.
I have been married to Chris since 1993. He helps me with all the technical stuff that needs doing on my website (fortunately!!), although I can manage the blog all by myself :-)
In our ‘previous existences’, he worked as a teacher, and I worked in a library. Until 1999, we lived in Essex, but we then moved to the Peak District, and now live in a peaceful village surrounded by fields (and sheep).
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