Something a bit different today! In the past couple of years, some of the big chocolate companies have started coming out with vegan chocolate bars, either outright ‘copies’ of their dairy versions or slightly different…
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It’s already week three in the stitchalong! November is rushing past. When I drew this pattern on the computer, I wasn’t sure if I was actually going to love it. Because it’s really just one…
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This was an absolute delight to stitch! Is it ok to say that about my own pattern? ;-) I love using back stitch on a repeating pattern like this. Because each section is the same,…
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A review (and project make from) Modern Crewel Embroidery – 15 Fresh Samplers Stitched with Wool * by Jo Avery. First, the usual disclaimer: Jo sent me a review copy of the book. But the…
View PostA review (and project make from) Modern Crewel Embroidery – 15 Fresh Samplers Stitched with Wool * by Jo Avery. First, the usual disclaimer: Jo sent me a review copy of the book. But the…
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Have I mentioned how much I love back stitch? Yes, it’s a very basic stitch and maybe some would think it a bit boring. It’s not as fancy as French knots or herringbone or maidenhair…
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Look at that handsome boy! You just want to boop his nose, don’t you! :-D I have nothing else to say but to wish you a lovely autumn weekend. x Carina ‘A Library of Misremembered…
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I used to keep all my embroidery threads in plastic bags, sorted by colour. It sometimes got a bit messy, so now I use these acrylic drawers which are usually used for makeup and jewellery.…
View PostI used to keep all my embroidery threads in plastic bags, sorted by colour. It sometimes got a bit messy, so now I use these acrylic drawers which are usually used for makeup and jewellery.…
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I almost titled this post ‘Coffee Colour Inspiration’ because kaffe is the Danish word for coffee and his name always makes me chuckle. Anyway! :-) This fabric was on my studio table and it inspired…
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