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Jennie BatchelorJennie Batchelor is Professor of Eighteenth-Century Studies at the University of Kent and the author of several articles and books on eighteenth-century women’s writing and culture (especially dress and needlework). She is an expert in Eighteenth Century women's fashion. Jennie’s research project on the Lady’s Magazine led to her acquisition of a number of rare surviving embroidery patterns, some of which first saw the light of day at The Great Lady’s Magazine Stitch Off – an initiative to recreate these original patterns for a modern audience, a project which attracted worldwide interest. Several dozen of these were displayed at a 2016 exhibition on Jane Austen’s Emma at Chawton House Library. Since then Jennie has given various public talks about the Stitch Off, embroidery, Jane Austen and Regency fashion in venues across the UK including the Cheltenham Literary Festival and for Lucy Worsley’s BBC documentary Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors.
JANE AUSTEN EMBROIDERY, co-written with embroidery expert Alison Larkin, was published by Pavilion Books in 2020. Follow Jennie on Twitter. Follow Jennie on Instagram. Follow the Lady's Magazine Project on Twitter. |
Praise for Jennie Batchelor
‘Full of projects to create stunning historical pieces’ Woman’s Weekly News
‘Perfect for any fan of Jane Austen’s work’ Stitch Magazine
‘If you’ve ever swooned over Mr. Darcy or dreamed of Empire Line dresses and beribboned dance cards, then this book is just for you. With a perfect balance of practical projects and engaging history, Jane Austen Embroidery is available now.’ Inspirations
‘If you are looking for a pretty project, you love Jane Austen, have an academic interest in Georgian embroidery and women’s lives – or all of these – this is a great book’ SEW Region Magazine
'A great historical resource and prime inspiration for history bounding enthusiasts…I feel like this book is a perfect combination of historical research and creative ways to use the reproduced patterns.' Drunk Austen, Bianca Hernandez
'A fascinating overview of embroidery in Austen's Britain, with each chapter expanding on this, with frequent references to Austen's characters' attire, or her life and letters. In a nod to authenticity, the projects although accurate, are highly traditional... but aside from this detail, the text and the modern illustrations more than make up for this.' Embroidery Magazine
'This unique book from Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin showcases recently discovered 18th century embroidery patterns expertly repurposed into 15 exciting modern stitching projects. The patterns and projects are brought to life with glimpses into the world of Regency women and their domestic lives by lively historical features, quotes from Jane Austen’s letters and novels, enchanting illustrations and inspirational project photography.' Contact Magazine
'If you're a bona fide Austen fan, this novel book has plenty of embroidery ideas you can stich with pride (no prejudice in sight!)' Simply Sewing
“A very accessible book and one that will appeal to a variety of readers…I am much looking forward to settling down to make some of the articles given in it.” Mary Hogg, Jane Austen Society Newsletter
'Gems from Georgian history' Cross Stitcher Magazine
'A fascinating and unique book...If you’ve ever swooned over Mr. Darcy or dreamed of Empire Line dresses and beribboned dance cards, then this...is just for you.' Classic Inspirations Magazine
‘Full of projects to create stunning historical pieces’ Woman’s Weekly News
‘Perfect for any fan of Jane Austen’s work’ Stitch Magazine
‘If you’ve ever swooned over Mr. Darcy or dreamed of Empire Line dresses and beribboned dance cards, then this book is just for you. With a perfect balance of practical projects and engaging history, Jane Austen Embroidery is available now.’ Inspirations
‘If you are looking for a pretty project, you love Jane Austen, have an academic interest in Georgian embroidery and women’s lives – or all of these – this is a great book’ SEW Region Magazine
'A great historical resource and prime inspiration for history bounding enthusiasts…I feel like this book is a perfect combination of historical research and creative ways to use the reproduced patterns.' Drunk Austen, Bianca Hernandez
'A fascinating overview of embroidery in Austen's Britain, with each chapter expanding on this, with frequent references to Austen's characters' attire, or her life and letters. In a nod to authenticity, the projects although accurate, are highly traditional... but aside from this detail, the text and the modern illustrations more than make up for this.' Embroidery Magazine
'This unique book from Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin showcases recently discovered 18th century embroidery patterns expertly repurposed into 15 exciting modern stitching projects. The patterns and projects are brought to life with glimpses into the world of Regency women and their domestic lives by lively historical features, quotes from Jane Austen’s letters and novels, enchanting illustrations and inspirational project photography.' Contact Magazine
'If you're a bona fide Austen fan, this novel book has plenty of embroidery ideas you can stich with pride (no prejudice in sight!)' Simply Sewing
“A very accessible book and one that will appeal to a variety of readers…I am much looking forward to settling down to make some of the articles given in it.” Mary Hogg, Jane Austen Society Newsletter
'Gems from Georgian history' Cross Stitcher Magazine
'A fascinating and unique book...If you’ve ever swooned over Mr. Darcy or dreamed of Empire Line dresses and beribboned dance cards, then this...is just for you.' Classic Inspirations Magazine
