modernfolk
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Announcement Modern Folk provides cross stitch patterns and embroidery materials inspired by centuries of arts and crafts. As featured in publications such as Cross Stitch Crazy, Cross Stitch Collection, Cross-Stitch & Needlework.
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Modern Folk provides cross stitch patterns and embroidery materials inspired by centuries of arts and crafts. As featured in publications such as Cross Stitch Crazy, Cross Stitch Collection, Cross-Stitch & Needlework.
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Becky on Oct 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love these charts! The background information on the charts is added bonus! Thank you so much . I can't wait to start stitching! Pdf's are the best!
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Nicole on Oct 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe Chart is easy to read and to follow. Modern Folk is amazing. The patterns are great and so is Jacob. Thanks for the lovely work! I keep coming back for more.
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About modernfolk
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A small corner in my living room, which is also my studio. On the wall: Letters from the North, No. 4.
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I love little borders - this one I stitched on an old piece of linen.
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My cat Mira, keeping a careful watch on my work. Quality control!
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One of my first patters, the Tree of Life.
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Stitching the Tree of Life pattern.
Modern Folk Embroidery makes original, contemporary cross-stitch designs inspired by centuries of embroidery for your home.
A few years ago I wanted to make a little embroidery piece, but quickly found that none of the patterns out there reflected what I was looking for. As I didn't want to simply copy an old design, I decided that I'd have to take the jump and try my hand at designing my own patterns.
I created a few pieces, and people liked them. I set up an Etsy shop as it seemed the perfect place for my work. I decided on the name "Modern Folk" as it's made for modern people, but it is also my personal take on folkloristic patterns.
One of the best things about having the shop is being able to share something I really care about with so many people all over the world. I am always very moved by people sending me pictures of their handiwork. It's so great to see a design that I created being made by someone on the other side of the world! (so do send me your photos of your finished work please!)
Make sure to also check out my personal website (http://www.modernfolkembroidery.com) where you can find my hand-dyed embroidery wool (using only natural dyes), and high quality linens).
Future plans include the idea of bundling some patterns into book form. But for now, that's future music!
Shop members
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Jacob de Graaf
Owner, Designer
In 2001 I graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Kampen, The Netherlands. After having lived in the UK for 15 years, I've recently moved to Rotterdam with my partner and two cats, where I work, create things and sell them on Etsy!
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Returns and exchanges
Might you receive a physical item that is damaged or that you feel wasn't as described, get in touch with me and I can see what I can do for you. If I can't replace the product, a refund will be issued on return of the item.
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Delivery of commissions takes longer as I have to design the pattern. When it is a simple alteration of an existing pattern it shouldn't take too long, but please allow up to 48 hours for those.
Purchases of physical items are shipped as soon as possible, usually on the day of purchase, or the first working day.