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Introducing the new ‘Concept Kits’
I was first introduced to the term ‘Concept Cards’ when my hubby took up card crafting. It is the term used for cards that are a little bit unusual, innovative or showcase a specific technique. The word itself is actually defined as ‘an abstract idea’ which I thought would be perfect the term for my […]
New Design Finished!
Remember those lovely Cast On Stitches?….well the whole design is finished and I’m just finishing the instructions which are a technical challenge in themselves! Here they are in all their glory ; the mauves and then the peach version. It is so amazing how different the same design looks in different colours! I love it […]
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 […]
Website Wedneday…….Cast On Conundrum
When I design a piece I have some general idea about what I want to achieve but I must confess the finished product comes of trial and error, happy accident or as with the flower I was working on this weekend, problem solving! The popularity of the ‘Maud’ & ‘Alice’ kits has been a delight […]
Website Wednesdays!…Introducing ‘Jessica’
After trying to keep Blogs in the past, lack of time to do all the usual promoting and sharing rendered my attempts rather lame. I always knew that the only way I would really enjoy keeping one was with my own web site. Nearly 6 years after starting Maggie Gee Needlework my experience selling […]