The Kitchen Linens Book: Using, Sharing, and Cherishing the Fabrics of Our Daily Lives
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (656 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0740777637 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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She's been a guest on both NPR's All Things Considered and CBS News' Sunday Morning. She continues to make nationwide appearances to promote her books and exhibit. EllynAnne Geisel, who lives in Pueblo, Colorado, is the author of The Apron Book and the creator of Apron Chronicles, the traveling exhibit. Her apron designs have appeared in Vogue and have been worn by Bree in Desperate Hou
And one constant is threaded among the people, the stories, and the moments: America's kitchen linens. Family kitchens are where our days begin and end. If only these prized pieces could talk.The Kitchen Linens Book invites women of all ages to visit with the past. EllynAnne Geisel graces us with her new treasure, The Kitchen Linens Book. In this book, Geisel gives us an up-close look at tablecloths, dishtowels, and napkins with details and histories as fine as the stories themselves. It's a lovely treat. And each one has an endearing story and a vivid history.*The book features over 20 projects and 8 recipes.* The book includes a classic Butterick transfer pattern for a vintage kitchen towel motif, circa 1945.* Rich photography highlighting every detail accompanies stories passed from generation to generation.* EllynAnne's passion for finding and saving linens from flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores will inspire you to dig through your own closets and cupboards.. Gather 'round! The endearing follow-up to The Apron Book is now served. Embroidered or hemstitched, linens or oilcloths--these are the fabrics and the memories of our m
She continues to make nationwide appearances to promote her books and exhibit. About the Author EllynAnne Geisel, who lives in Pueblo, Colorado, is the author of The Apron Book and the creator of Apron Chronicles, the traveling exhibit. Her apron designs have appeared in Vogue and have been worn by Bree in Desperate Housewives. . She's been a guest on both NPR's All Things Considered and CBS News' Sunday Morning
Good book, but needs a little more substance Patricia I had expected more facts about the history of linens and the types of linens over the decades. This book is good, but handles the subject of linens more on a personal level than factual. The print is hard to read and the layout is confusing, but overall this is an enjoyable read.. ToveJ said Wonderful little book. This is such a charming work. EllynAnne Geisel has put together a delightful collection of photos, stories, reminiscence, recipes, and her own engaging commentary along with pictures of the kitchen and table linens in her collection and the collections of friends. Anyone who is interested in fabric, hand sewing, whimsey, and nostalgia for our mid-"Wonderful little book" according to ToveJ. This is such a charming work. EllynAnne Geisel has put together a delightful collection of photos, stories, reminiscence, recipes, and her own engaging commentary along with pictures of the kitchen and table linens in her collection and the collections of friends. Anyone who is interested in fabric, hand sewing, whimsey, and nostalgia for our mid-20th century homes will fall in love with The Kitchen Linens Book. I bought. 0th century homes will fall in love with The Kitchen Linens Book. I bought. "I purchase EllyAnne Giesel's other book at the same time" according to Judy Lee. I purchase EllyAnne Giesel's other book at the same time I purchased this one. I was dissappointed because it is more the history of the linens not a how to make them and what to look for in products.