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Free Convolvulus PDF Instructions
I was looking through some pictures of my old shop whilst editing the web site and came across this lovely picture of the Pearsell’s silk I used to stock. Sadly although the name still exists, the silk doesn’t but this picture brought to mind a couple of projects I embroidered with them. One of them […]
Monday Musings……..Memories in Stitches
When my dear Grannie died my mother asked me if there was something I wanted that belonged to her. I had two simple requests. One was her much worn hooped hearings containing several hoops of differing interchangeable colours. The other were the two rather tatty patchwork bedspreads which adorned the beds my sister and […]
Website Wednesday…..In celebration of the Straight Stitch!
When I designed the Beginner Blossoms kit a couple of years ago I think I underestimated the power of the simple Straight Stitch! Not only has this design encouraged hundreds of you to pick up the needle but to my delight has also inspired many variations. You have added beads, sequins, different stitches entirely and […]