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Women’s Art Is Work Pattern

Women’s Art Is Work Pattern

Every year I mean to make a pattern, or something, for International Women’s Day but then it always creeps up on me and by the time I realise, it’s too late. But not this year!…

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Embroidered Mythical Creatures Blog Tour

Embroidered Mythical Creatures Blog Tour

My embroidery pal Aimee Ray has a new book out (available to pre-order) and she asked me to take part in a wee blog tour to celebrate it. Which I’m very happy to do for…

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Embroidered Mythical Creatures Blog Tour

My embroidery pal Aimee Ray has a new book out (available to pre-order) and she asked me to take part in a wee blog tour to celebrate it. Which I’m very happy to do for…

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Peace in Ukraine Pattern

Peace in Ukraine Pattern

What is happening to Ukraine is terrible and heart breaking. Put1n is despicable. I stand with Ukraine. I can’t stop thinking about it. And wondering what I can do. It feels like I can do…

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Books I Read in 2021

Books I Read in 2021

I didn’t think I read a lot of books last year, but I did manage 42 books (one more than in 2020) which isn’t too bad! And apparently I didn’t read any books in April.…

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Day Nine – Stitch Sampler

Day Nine – Stitch Sampler

This is actually Day Four in the project, but I wanted to share the Raised Stitch. A new to me stitch, and quite fun to do. I haven’t got a plan for which stitch I’m…

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Day Nine – Stitch Sampler

This is actually Day Four in the project, but I wanted to share the Raised Stitch. A new to me stitch, and quite fun to do. I haven’t got a plan for which stitch I’m…

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Friday Links: Cyanotype, Calico, Chocolate Cake

Friday Links: Cyanotype, Calico, Chocolate Cake

Cheerful crocus from a walk with Blake the other day. Such a beautiful, intense colour. :-) I hope you have a good weekend. x Carina earth :: global map of wind, weather and ocean conditions.…

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Inspiring Project: Dr Karen Turner

Inspiring Project: Dr Karen Turner

Today I am very excited to share someone else’s stitching project with you. I came across it on Twitter and I was instantly in love and had to know more! It is a wonderful project…

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Inspiring Project: Dr Karen Turner
Spring Hearts Pattern

Spring Hearts Pattern

I was thinking about this pattern the other day, so I thought I’d share it again. I love how spring time-y it feels. That variegated green thread is one of my favourites. It makes me…

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