Marjolein Bastin is a
well known illustrator whose subjects are drawn from nature. Her work
appears weekly in "Libelle", the leading Dutch magazine. Since she published
in North America her work has become extremely successful. By perfectly
capturing the spirit of her drawing Lanarte makes it possible for you
to have an original Marjolein Bastin design in cross-stitch.
To date, over 40 of her designs have been
translated into cross-stitch kits by Lanarte and are marketed worldwide.
The kits illustrate both large and small designs giving a wide choice
for all lovers of cross-stitch. You will find stitching them a real
delight, particularly because of the variety of color and the beautiful
detail of the design.
Surrounded by many windows, in her office, she
feels most in touch with nature. From behind her spacious desk she is
able to intensely enjoy all that is happening outside. Thus, she
produces those magnificent works of art so much appreciated by a wide
audience. Therefore, one may find prints of her creations on cards,
agendas, soaps, boxes, cans, booklets and embroidery kits. Once
Marjolein has selected a suitable design to be translated into an
embroidery pattern, Lanarte's mosaic-makers (that is how their trade is
referred to) begin to perform this extremely peculiar task with
success.
It is a long translation process in which the strokes of
the paint brush are replaced by little cross-stitches and stem-stitches,
etc. Then the pattern is tested and adjusted several times until Lanarte
is satisfied. All of this occurs under the watchful eyes of Marjolein.
She maintains the highest quality of her products and refuses to accept
any compromise in that respect. Marjolein's designs are admired and
praised in many nations within Europe and beyond. Also in America her
work is much loved.
A selection of the designs
from Marjolein
Bastin |
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"Watering can/strawberries",
22 x 29 cm
Lanarte
kit No. 34355
Marjolein Bastin: "nature
keeps fascinating
me;
each time you discover
something new".
"The
four seasons",
52 x 63 cm
Lanarte kit No. 34263
"The
pecking order",
69 x 18 cm
Lanarte kit No. 34287
Marjolein Bastin at her desk: "this is where I am in
my element" |
