Iconic appliqué and hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine

Love Stitching is a fabulous new collection of decorative appliqué and hand-embroidery projects from Jan Constantine, featuring some of her bestselling designs for cushions, throws, wall hangings and other home accessories, as well as aprons and bags.

A striking follow-up to her successful first book, Heirloom Embroidery, which focuses on traditional embroidery passed down through generations, Love Stitching takes a more modern approach, with the use of bright colours and strong shapes in a series of graphic, bold designs. Capturing a mix of nostalgia, romance, patriotism, exuberance and celebration, the funky pop art feel of the Love Stitching collection will inspire homemakers of all ages to get stitching.

Inspired by some of Jan's favourite things, the projects are arranged in five thematic chapters: 'Love & Hearts', 'In the Country', 'Flying the Flag', and 'Beside the Sea'. Suitable for beginners and established embroiderers alike, the projects are easy to re-create, with step-by-step instructions, design templates and clear explanations of techniques and stitches used.

Using a mixture of colourful wool felts, and both plain and gingham cottons and linens, the stunning designs in Love Stitching will be a welcome addition to any home, whether it's modern, traditional or country in style.

Jan Constantine spent her early career as a successful fashion designer, before carving a niche for herself in the world of interior design. Her booming embroidery business, sold online at janconstantine.com, also supplies Harrods, Liberty's, Selfridges, John Lewis and Fortnum & Mason. Jan has worked as a stylist on various advertising campaigns and on magazines including Italian Vogue and W. She is one of the experts on ITV's Auction Party with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen, and has been appointed official licensee for hand-embroidered textiles by LOCOG for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A collection of 25 signature appliqué and hand-embroidery designs from the author of Heirloom Embroidery

Includes some of Jan's bestselling designs for everything from cushions, wall hangings and throws to bags, needlecases, and aprons.

A collection of projects with a retro, pop art feel. Designs are bold, graphic, colourful and playful.

Techniques include simple appliqué and a range of easy-to-master embroidery stitches such as blanket stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch and French knots.

Jan Constantine's collections are sold in Liberty's, Selfridges, Harrods, John Lewis and Fortnum & Mason, as well as through a range of independent stores worldwide and her own website.

Love Stitching by Jan Constantine will be published by Jacqui Small on 5th July 2011, £20.00