Welcome to the website of Jennifer Forest, I am the author of the best seller, Jane Austen's Sewing Box. To find out more about the book click here. The book has been so popular, people just love it! They love it so much that the first print run sold out in three months. Check the blogs or other news below to find out what people are saying about the book. Blogs What are people saying about the book:
Television Book Reviews Booktopia's craft newsletter July 2009 book review below: "I cannot imagine a more finely realised combination of literature, history and artistic creation than is found in this book. Forest is intricate in her research, from the details of Regency period etiquette and fashion, to its relevance to and notation throughout Jane Austen's novels. Forest begins her book with two introductions, the first being of social history, placing Austen's heroines within their historical context. The second is a cultural and artistic history, of the materials and tools used in 'women's work' of the period. From this, Forest launches into a description of eighteen objects that were created and used everyday during the period, and how we can recreate them now. Using a range of techniques from sewing, embroidery, papercraft, knitting, netting and painting, Forest highlights the skill level of each of her tasks from beginner to advanced. Each project begins with a description of the historical and literary significance of the object, and stunningly coloured illustrations of period examples and uses. Forest also photographs her own creations, demonstrating a vision of the reader's final product. The step-by-step instructions for each project are clear and concise, providing material and tool check-lists, as well as diagrams along the way. The real pleasure is in matching your finished product to the quotes from Austen novels and feeling yourself dressed in, or holding a piece straight from Emma, Lizzie or Elinor's wardrobes. The books is pure delight, both to read and to create from, and will provide many hours of pleasure."
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Events Details of upcoming events are listed below. Guest Speaker - Jane Austen Festival 2010 Past Events Book Signing Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair Date: Saturday 8th August Time: 2.30pm and straight after the talk Where: Can do books stand, EPIC Canberra I just want to thank all the wonderful people who came to my talk and book signings on the 8th August. Your enthusiasm and interest was just lovely. I was terribly impressed by the queues at the book signings, it is fantastic to see so many people enjoying the book and I do hope it brings you all happiness and beauty! Guest Speaker - 17 September 2009 ACT Textile Arts Association Annual Exhibition Opening - 31 October 2009 Jane Austen Society in Australia - Canberra chapter |
