Soft Expressions supporting the expressive quilter in tradition innovation art and computer with Sharla Hicks

Search Website
Nav BarDownload Shareware, Demos & Slide shows  of helpful software for expressive quiltersGalleries, be inspired by others expressive quilters workFind out more about Sharla R. Hicks, the master mind behind SoftExpressions.comHelp to get the most out of browsing SoftExpressions.comNewsletter with how-tos, tutuorials, reviews on quilting software and quilt embellishment for the expressive quilterQuilting Software ReviewedSoftExpressions.com Home Page: Supporting the Expressive Quilter in Tradition, Innovation, Art and Computer Quilting with Sharla HicksLinks to other helpful sites for fabric artiists and quilterscontact info and site map
Nav BarstorefrontSearchLog-in: Account / Wish ListProduct ListCheckoutBasket Contents



Sale and New Items
This section will answer your questions about shipping methods, costs, handling and more.
Ship International
Company Profile
Mail, fax form
Laurel Burch
Art Girlz Felt, Charms, Stamps
Jenny Hasking Magazines, Embroidery CDs, Quilting Software
1000+ Helpful Books for Quilting and Computer Quilters, find helpful books on quilt construction, design, printing on fabric, using the software programs and more.
Magazines: Quilting Arts, Creative Expressions, Cloth Paper & Scissors
Quilt Patterns
Notions for Quilters like Marti Michelle Templates, Rulers, Mats, Rotary Cutters, Sewing Accessories, Machine Quilting Supplies and more.
This is a expanding category with quilt giftwrap, jewelry, helpful must have tools, watches, organizers and beautiful storage boxes.
Paper Piecing Software and helpful tools like finger press, foundation printer sheets, rulers, books and . . . .
Helpful products for quilting memory quilts and labels like Bubble Jet Set 2000 and June Tailor Fabrics
DVDs, CDs and Videos
Find all the popular programs like Electric Quilt, Quilt-Pro, PCQuilt, Paper Piecing programs, Redwork, Designing CD, Repligator, Creative Impusle and more for the traditional and innovative quilter.
Dyes, Paints and Pens
Foils & Glitter
Embellishments
Iron-on Applique Patches
Beads and Charms
Buttons
Angelina Fibers for Innovative Quilter
Threads, Yarn and Fiber
Needle Felting Roving & Supplies

Computer Quilting BYTES
subscribe
back issues
Frequently Asked Questions about  quilting software
Reviews to 23+ quilting software programs
Demos to quilting software, try before you  buy!


Quilt & embellishment books

logo

 

Ladies of Leisure, Vintage Quilts, Linens and More by Margaret Allyson includes a beautiful collection of heirloom linens featuring decorative embroidery. These lovely ladies are created with tinted linens and simple stitches.

Book Details
line divider
1000+ Books & Magazines Index click here

Cover Ladies of Leisure

Add To Wish List

Ladies of Leisure
Vintage Quilts - Linens & More

Author: Margaret Allyson
Pages: 99
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Suzanne McNeill Design Originals
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4G4E0231
Weight: 0.8 lb

20% off: $15.99
MSRP: $19.99
Add 1 to BasketAdd 1 & Checkout
Add To Wish List

Back Cover Information

Create lovely ladies with beautiful tinted linens and simple stitches.

Ladies of Leisure includes a wonderful collection of heirloom linens featuring decorative embroidery....quilts, tea towels, pillows, pillowcases, pincushions, aprons and more.

From the Author

Our mothers and grandmothers took time to make their surroundings beautiful with needlework and lovingly handmade items. Some of their favorite motifs were images of women enjoying leisure hours.

Consider an ordinary woman in the 1930s: no machines to wash her dishes or clothes, no television, quite possibly no telephone or car. But when she sat down to stitch, she saw herself relaxing or posing prettily in a garden - or cheerfully gliding through her daily housework.

Create ladies for every occasion with beautiful tinted linens and simple embroidery stitches.

Table of Contents

 
Profile of a Lady 2
Ladies and Lipstick 3
Three Modern Misses 4
Sheer and Sensational 7
Organized Ladies 9
The Simple Things 11
Vintage Aprons 14
Exotic Ladies 16
Perky Pincushion Dolls 17
Sitting Pretty 18
Sitting Pretty Quilt 19-21
Profile of a Lady 22-23
Ladies and Lipstick 24
The Image of a Lady 27
Three Modern Misses 29
Sheer and Sensational 34
A Gracious Gathering 42
Organized Ladies 50
The Simple Things 58
Dreams of Leisure 63
Vintage Aprons 74
Pincushion Ladies 86

Ladies on Parade

Organized Ladies
Organized Ladies

Sitting Pretty

PillowsPerky Pincushion
Pillows and Perky Pincushion

Vintage ApronsVintage Pillowslips
Vintage Aprons and Pillowslips

 

 




Related Items

1000+ Books, Magazines & Patterns Index click here

Traditional Embroidery

Historical &/or Resource Overview

Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sorurcebook
Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sourcebook
by Angela Thompson
A historical overview
The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery
The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery
by Shizuka Kusano
Cover
The Graceful Garden
A Jacobean Fantasy Quilt
by Denise Sheehan
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
by Julia D. Gray
  Nomadic Embroideries
Nomadic Embroideries
by Tina Skinner with the Sam Hilu Collection
Royal School Needlework
Royal School of Needlework
Embroidery Techniques
by Sally Saunder
   

Traditional Embroidery by Hand


Quilt Savvy
Embroidery Stitches

by Joan Waldman

 


Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant
A-Z of Thread Painting
A-Z of Thread Painting
by Quilters' Resource Publications
A-Z Needlepoint
A-Z of Needlepoint
by Country Bumpkin
Beautiful Embroidered Quilt
Beautiful Embroidered Quilts
by Inspirations Magazine Publications
Crewel Embroidery
Crewel Embroidery

by Shelagh Amor
Embroidery Techniques & Patterns
Embroidery Techniques & Patterns

by Marie-Noelle Bayard
Out of Print
The Embroidered Minaiture Quilt
The Embroidered
Miniature Quilt
by Helen Marshall
Embroidery Techniques Using Space-Dyed Threads
Embroidery Techniques Using Space-Dyed Thread

by Via Laurie
Embroidery Stitches
Embroidery Stitches
by Mary Webb
Cover
The Graceful Garden
A Jacobean Fantasy Quilt
by Denise Sheehan
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Traditional Japanese Embroidery
by Julia D. Gray
Out of Print
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
by Anne-Marie Bodson
and Josette Vinas y Roca
 

Hand Embroidery:
Diana Lampe

Embroidered Pansies
Embroidered Pansies

by Diana Lampe's
Diana Lampe's Embroidery for All Seasons
Diana Lampe's
Embroidery for All Seasons
w/ Jane Fisk
   

Hand Embroidery: Primitive & Modern Folk Art

art of embroidery
The Art of Embroidery
Mary Engelbreit
Pattern Booklet
Bareroots
Bareroots
Embroidery Borders
by Barri Sue Gaudet

Doodle Stitching
Doodling Stitching for Beginners
by Aimee Ray

Modern Primitive Embroidery
Modern Primitive Embroidery

by Jennie Baer
Oh-So-Sweet
Oh-Sew-Sweet Embroidery
by Gooseberry Patch
15 easy & fun designs / projects
Quilting Your Style
Quilting Your Style

by Leah Fehr
Freestyle Machine Embroidery
Stitched Textile Collage
by Lucille Toumi
   

Vintage Embroidery Designs

Bonnet Girls
Bonnet Girls
Patterns of the Past

by Helen R. Scott

Ladies Day Out
with the Bonnet Girls

by Helen R. Scott
Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
by Margaret Allyson
The Kitchen Linens Book
The Kitchen Linens Book
by EllynAnne Geisel
Includes Vintage Butterick Transfers
A Stitch in Timewith Mother Goose
A Stitch in Time
with Mother Goose
Redwork Embroidery Designs
by Amy Barickman
        Vintage Animals
Vintage Animals
by Nori Koenig

Children's Embroidery Stitch Themes

Digiitized Embroidery CD
CD Harvey's Garden
Harvey's Garden
Jenny Haskins Designs
+ Children's Story
Love Covers
Love Covers

Designed by Tricia Cribbs

Pillow Talk
by Nancy Halvorsen
A Stitch in Timewith Mother Goose
A Stitch in Time
with Mother Goose
Redwork Embroidery Designs
by Amy Barickman
  Vintage Animals
Vintage Animals
by Nori Koenig
Winsome Baby
Winsome Baby
by Nancy Halvorsen
   

Mother Earth Series: Embroidery, Appliqué, Fabric Printing CD w/ ABCs & Puzzle


Mother Earth and Her Children
A Quilted Fairy Tale
by Sibylle Von Olfers
Mother Earth's Quilt Sampler
Mother Earth's Quilt Sampler
with Template Pack & Patterns

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Puzzle
Mother Earth and Her Children Puzzle
Mother Earth and Her Children
750 Pc Puzzle & Full Size Poste
r
by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Mother Earth's ABC
Mother Earth's ABC

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith
CD & 5 Colorfast
Fabric Sheets
Mother Earth Transfer Pack
Mother Earth's ABC
Photo Transfer Pack & CD

by Sieglinde Schoen Smith

Hand Embroidery:

Helen Stevens

Embroidered Animals
Embroidered Animals
by Helen M. Steven's

Embroiderers Countryside
Embroiderer's Countryside

by Helen M. Stevens

Embroiderers Year
Embroiderer's Year
by Helen M. Stevens
 

By Hand: Dimensional Embroidery & Needlework

The Art of Embroidered Flowers
The Art of Embroidered Flowers
by Gilda Baron

Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
Cicely Mary Barker's
Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
by Di Van Niekerk
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
by Lesley Turpin-Delport
& Nikki Delport-Wepener

New Canvaswork
New Canvaswork
by Jill Carter

Freestyle Machine Embroidery
Stitched Textile Collage
by Lucille Toumi

Window Gardens in Bloom
Window Gardens in Bloom

by Margaret Vant Erve

By Hand:

Goldwork

 

All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Features Goldwork & Stumpwork
by Alison Cole
New Ideas in Goldwork
New Ideas in Goldwork

by Tracy A. Franklin

Judith Baker Montano: Hand Ribbonwork & Crazy Quilts

The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
The Crazy Quilt Handbook Revised 2nd Edition
by Judith Baker Montano
Elegant Stitch
Elegant Stitches
by Judith Baker Montano

Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool
Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool
Right & Left Handed Instructions

by Judith Baker Montano

 

DVD
Cover DVD Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting
Juith Baker Montano
Teaches You Crazy Quilting

silk ribbon embroidery
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano

Wool

Punchneedle Embroidery

A Passion for Punchneedle
A Passion for Punchneedle
Edited by Linda Repasky
Miniature Punchneedle Embroidery
Miniature Punchneedle Embroidery
by Linda Repasky
Punchneedle Fun
Punchneedle Fun
by Amy Bell Buehler
 

American School of Needlework

Silk Ribbon Embroidery


An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

by Linda Causee

Ribbon Embroidery Motifs from Baltimore Album Quilts

by Deanna Hall West

Ribbon Embroidery to Wear

by Barbara Baatz
 

3-D Flowers in

Ribbonwork

& Dimensional Fabric

DVD
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Beginner's Guide to Ribbonwork

by Helen Gibb
Book
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Elegant Ribbonwork

by Helen Gibb
Embroidered Alphabets with Ribbon Embroidery by Di Van Niekerk
Embroidered Alphabets
with Ribbon Embroidery
by Di Van Niekerk
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
by Lesley Turpin-Delport
& Nikki Delport-Wepener
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk

Cover Ribbon Treasures From Celia's Garden
Ribbon Treasures
From Celia's Garden

by Faye Labanaris

Book
Elegant Ribbonwork Cover
Ribbonwork,
The Complete Guide

by Helen Gibb
   

Books by
Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz

Vintage Rose Spindle
Vintage Rose Spindle
Recommended to be with
Dimensional Roses Book

Dimensional Roses
Dimensional Roses
by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz

The Enchanted Garden
Into the Garden

by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz
The Enchanted Garden
The Enchanted Garden

by Cindy Zlotnik Oravecz

Silk Ribbon Embroidery


A-Z Ribbon Embroidery

A Quilters Resource Publication
silk ribbon embroidery
The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Judith Baker Montano
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
Cicely Mary Barker's
Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
by Di Van Niekerk
Dreamscapes Cover Page
Dreamscapes
In Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk
Embroidered Alphabets with Ribbon Embroidery by Di Van Niekerk
Embroidered Alphabets
with Ribbon Embroidery
by Di Van Niekerk
The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Ann Cox
Ribbon Embroidery
Ribbon Embroidery
Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments

by Natalie Bellanger-Clement
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork Front Cover
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible
by Joan Gordon

Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Some by Machine, some w/ Paints & Dyes used in the Background, &/or Dye Silk Ribbon

embroidered silk ribbon
Embroidered Silk Ribbon Treasures
by Helen Dafter
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
with Silk Painting Backgrounds
Simple Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Machine
Simple Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Machine
by Susan Schrempf
 


Ann Cox

Silk Ribbon Flowers
includes paint/dye background and ribbon

The Handbook of Silk Riubbon Embroidery
The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery

by Ann Cox

A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers
A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers

by Ann Cox

Out of Print
Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Ann Cox
Out of Print
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques
by Ann Cox

American School of Needlework

Silk Ribbon Embroidery


An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

by Linda Causee

Ribbon Embroidery Motifs from Baltimore Album Quilts

by Deanna Hall West

Ribbon Embroidery to Wear

by Barbara Baatz
 

Smocking


A-Z of Smocking

by Quilters' Resource Publications
     

By Hand:

Stumpwork & Embroidery

All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Features Goldwork & Stumpwork
by Alison Cole
The Art & Embroidery of Janet Hall
The Art & Embroidery of Janet Hall
by Janet Hall
Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork
Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork
by Kay Dennis
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
Cicely Mary Barker's
Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery
by Di Van Niekerk
Complete Guide to Stumpwork Embroidery
The Complete Guide to Stumpwork
by Jane Nicholas
combines 2 popular books
Dreamscapes Cover Page
Dreamscapes
In Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
Embroidered Flora & Fauna by Lesley Turpin-Delport
by Lesley Turpin-Delport
& Nikki Delport-Wepener
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery & Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork Front Cover
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork
by Di van Niekerk

Bonnet Girls, Vintage Ladies & Sunbonnet Sue, Bill, Sam & Great Scott

Limited Stock
Fusible
Great Scott Interfacing Panel
Great Scott
QuiltSmart Interfacing
Bonnet Girls
Bonnet Girls
Patterns of the Past

by Helen R. Scott

Ladies Day Out
with the Bonnet Girls

by Helen R. Scott
Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
by Margaret Allyson
Precious SunBonnet Quilts
Precious SunBonnet Quilts
by Betty Alderman
Fusible
Garden Girl
Garden Girl
QuiltSmart Interfacing
Sunbonnet Sue
Sunbonnet Sue

by Eleanor Burns
Quilt in a Day
Fusible

Sunbonnet Sue
Fusible Interfacing

by Quilt in a Day
& QuiltSmart
Fusible

Suspender Sam
Fusible Interfacing

by Quilt In A Day
& QuiltSmart
Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie at Play
Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie at Play

by Suzanne Zaruba Cirillo
Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie Too
Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie Too

by Suzanne Zaruba Cirillo

Sunbonnet Sue
Celebrates the Holidays

by Marian Shenk
   

 

FAQs & Help

Library Pix Index for Products & Books
divided by topic, style, author, notions & more
20% off Books
10% off Notions, Gifts, Fabric Paint & Pen Supplies
up to 20% off Save Dollar Packages
The Expressive Quilter
Newsletter

Sale & New Product in Store (indexed by month and type)  
Quilting Software

1000+ Books

Notions Fabrics Patterns
Paper Piecing Rulers Buttons Beads, Charms Jenny Haskins
Gifts
For Quilters, Sewers & Crafters
Embellishments
Stitched Appliqués,
Foils, Glitter, Petals
Paints, Pens,
Dyes, Inks, Stencils,
Accessories

Threads, Ribbons, Yarns & Angelina Fibers, Roving

Laurel Burch
Totes, Mugs, Plates, Jewelry, Socks, Buttons


Newletter Logo
Back Issue to Newsletter
Reviews to 23+ quilting software programsDemos to quilting software, try before you  buy!Galleries: Sharla's Quilt, Comptuer Quilting Software examples, & Stolen Quilts

Your privacy is guaranteed on our Secure Server.
We do NOT sell or give e-mail addresses to anyone

Pick & Choose
Interest List Subscription

♥ Monthly News

♥ Jenny Haskins 
♥ Weekly coupons & specials ♥ Laurel Burch
♥ Local In-store Events in Southern California
Subscribe or Change Interest List

Feedback and questions are welcome!
e-mail: info@softexpressions.com

Soft Expressions
1230 N. Jefferson Street Suite M
Anaheim, CA 92807
Map
Click to Enlarge & Print
Pacific Time Zone
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Will Call at Warehouse:
Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Toll Free USA or Canada: 888-545-8616
Fax: 714-630-8970 Phone: 714-630-7414
e-mail: info@softexpressions.com
Search Website

Home
StoreReviewsNewslettersGalleriesSharlaHelpLinks Website Conditions of Use

Website Design by Sharla R. Hicks, Soft Expressions, all text and art contained on this site © 1996-2009