I have made quite a few long term projects over the past few years. A steps quilt, temperature embroideries (2021 and 2022), 100 day projects (satin dots and stitch sampler) etc. I love making this…
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The view from our house hasn’t changed much this week. Although we’ve not had more snow since Sunday night, it is still there because it has been very cold. Down to -8°C overnight and barely…
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We are well into sock darning season. If you darn socks I’m sure you know what I mean! :-) Colder weather means wearing more socks and they start to wear. Mine especially have a tendency…
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On Sunday morning I went for a little walk in the frosty, foggy winter landscape. I thought I’d take some pictures of pretty frost covered leaves or something but I didn’t expect all the beautiful…
View PostOn Sunday morning I went for a little walk in the frosty, foggy winter landscape. I thought I’d take some pictures of pretty frost covered leaves or something but I didn’t expect all the beautiful…
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I found this embroidery while I was tidying the other day. Can’t remember when I made it. Maybe during the first lockdown..? Not sure what my plans were for it. Maybe just something to keep…
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The advent flower motifs I am sharing with newsletter subscribers. I actually hadn’t planned on stitching them myself but I am really enjoying it. And especially using this variegated thread colour. It’s one of my…
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I didn’t mean to do it, but then I got this idea to do a stitch sampler advent calendar, so that’s what I’m doing! :-) The design is inspired by Passacaglia English paper piecing quilts.…
View PostI didn’t mean to do it, but then I got this idea to do a stitch sampler advent calendar, so that’s what I’m doing! :-) The design is inspired by Passacaglia English paper piecing quilts.…
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A little stitchy idea for when you want an embroidery project but can’t be bothered with tracing a pattern. Have a look in your fabric stash for a print that would look lovely covered in…
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