It has been interesting watching the customs after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. I’m not a big fan (is that the word?) of royalty but from the perspective of watching history unfold, it has…
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The Russian chain stitch is a pretty version of the regular chain stitch. Although it’s broken into segments so is it really a chain stitch..? :-) If you want to try the stitch in a…
View PostThe Russian chain stitch is a pretty version of the regular chain stitch. Although it’s broken into segments so is it really a chain stitch..? :-) If you want to try the stitch in a…
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Meteorological autumn is here but I must say that I am not quite ready for scarves and cardigans just yet. Although, I do have a hankering to start a knitting project! Funny how that always…
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In about three weeks it is time for the next festival in the Wheel of The Year. I thought I’d share how it is looking so far. The fritillaries in the Beltane motif is still…
View PostIn about three weeks it is time for the next festival in the Wheel of The Year. I thought I’d share how it is looking so far. The fritillaries in the Beltane motif is still…
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There are so many acorns on the oak trees nearby. It looks like it is a mast year. Despite the very warm summer and the trees haven’t had enough rain. But I suppose the acorns…
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I really like the Whipped Wheel stitch. It is very relaxing to do, just going round and round. The Whipped Wheel is not the same as the Spiderweb Rose stitch. You can see both of…
View PostI really like the Whipped Wheel stitch. It is very relaxing to do, just going round and round. The Whipped Wheel is not the same as the Spiderweb Rose stitch. You can see both of…
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I am working on a stitch sampler class and it would be very helpful if you would take this survey about the class. The survey is mainly ticking some boxes so it won’t take much…
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Earlier this week I saw the 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. It was an interesting exhibition but perhaps a little…
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