2019-03-08 13:13
beads and pom poms, a hand embroidered pin pillow Read More
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thoughts on embroidery and tradition, cloth, stitch, hand worked embellishment using new and vintage cloth for embroidery. Online tuition available.
2019-03-07 13:03
sample books, embroidery swatches part 2 Read More
2019-03-05 11:43
little cloth circles, an embroidered surface Read More
2019-03-04 14:08
embroidery samples, swatches Read More
2019-03-03 12:57
the embroidered wrap Read More
2019-03-02 13:11
Do you remember this post? I was speaking about creating another little stitched book of embroidery. Two of the pages for that are finished now and I have been looking Read More
2019-03-01 13:21
wrapping embroidered pages Read More
2019-02-28 12:50
pieced cloth Read More
2019-02-23 13:01
beads and French knots for a seam Read More
2019-02-21 14:28
The colour and pattern I have been using recently have inspired me to create another little cloth book of stitches and embroidery tecniques. There are three pages almost finished...... Don't… Read More
2019-02-19 12:45
embroidered pin pillow Read More
2019-02-17 13:06
embroidery school, the baby dress Read More
2019-02-16 13:07
embellish and embroider Read More
2019-02-14 12:26
pinning cloth Read More
2019-02-13 12:42
Work on my workshop has been delayed for a couple of days.....never mind. (weather apparently although to be honest I've been glad of a couple of days of peace and Read More
2019-02-12 12:48
As promised yesterday, a video. Piecing cloth Read More
2019-02-11 12:26
embroiderers ledger Read More
2019-02-10 12:58
an embroidered book cover Read More
2019-02-09 12:44
turning pages, artist book Read More
2019-02-06 12:53
There are lots of pictures today. I have been snatching stitching time in between all the goings on. These are more additions for the little artist book I am making Read More
2019-02-03 13:09
embroidery, paper, lace Read More
2019-02-02 12:51
hand embroidered pages Read More
2019-02-01 13:21
embroidered cloth with tassels Read More
2019-01-27 13:04
a new artist book perhaps Read More
2019-01-26 13:42
embroidery and toggles Read More
2019-01-21 13:45
embroidery school, silk with piping cord Read More
2019-01-17 13:03
examining colour and pattern for a new ledger, a new record of embroidery inspiration Read More
2019-01-15 13:01
a gathered embroidered edge Read More
2019-01-13 19:44
ledgers, a record of stitch Read More
2019-01-03 12:57
a pocket on a page Read More
2018-12-31 12:44
embroidery ledgers, keeping records Read More
2018-12-30 12:49
playing with new embroidery threads Read More
2018-12-28 13:51
two embroidered edges Read More
2018-12-22 14:25
decorative edges Read More
2018-12-19 12:48
doodling Read More
2018-12-16 12:56
this morning, a video Read More
2018-12-15 14:22
A new project, a project with no deadline, a work in progress. It could go on forever, it probably will. You may remember my stitch ledger. This is the same Read More
2018-12-06 13:04
embellishing seams, joining embroidered cloth Read More
2018-12-05 12:57
Ledgers, a record of stitch Read More
2018-12-02 12:32
Sunday morning stitching Read More
2018-11-30 12:42
join 'to connect or fasten things together' Read More
2018-11-29 12:36
artist books Read More
2018-11-27 13:00
little pink circles Read More
2018-11-23 12:58
embroidery Read More
2018-11-22 13:19
12 months of artist books Read More
2018-11-19 13:04
tiny white embroidered adornments Read More
2018-11-17 13:09
paper, silk and embroidery Read More
2018-11-13 13:52
artist books and embroidery school Read More
2018-11-11 13:17
delicately stitched paper and cloth Read More
2018-10-11 11:38
sewing essentials Read More
2018-10-10 11:39
suffolk puffs for an edge Read More
2018-10-09 11:44
mixing embroidered surfaces Read More
2018-10-08 11:56
lace and lemon sequins Read More
2018-10-07 12:41
soft green ribbon Read More
2018-10-06 11:42
Saturday morning Read More
2018-10-05 11:47
decorative edges Read More
2018-10-03 11:59
stitch along and a little paper Read More
2018-10-02 11:57
layers, pockets, lace Read More
2018-10-01 11:50
little pom poms with pale blue beads Read More
2018-09-28 12:15
surface design Read More
2018-09-27 11:55
gathering cloth with linen tape Read More
2018-09-26 11:51
stitched paper surfaces Read More
2018-09-18 12:01
maybe a sleeve Read More
2018-09-17 11:51
pom poms on paper and funky puffs on an edge Read More
2018-09-13 11:53
an embroidered sleeve for an artist book Read More
2018-09-12 11:58
a table full of motivation, artist books and embroidery Read More
2018-09-11 12:00
beaded and embroidered paper Read More
2018-09-10 11:39
mounting embroidery on stitched paper Read More
2018-09-09 11:59
couched gimp Read More
2018-09-08 11:58
a silk mount for a stitched paper sample Read More
2018-09-07 13:42
beads, sequins and a single tassel Read More
2018-09-04 12:00
embroidered white paper Read More
2018-09-03 11:49
artist book Read More
2018-09-02 11:43
unfinished pages Read More
2018-09-01 11:50
stitch along, online learning Read More
2018-08-31 12:01
a tiny cuff Read More
2018-08-29 12:17
still practicing, sampling Read More
2018-08-28 11:52
still gathering samples Read More
2018-08-27 13:02
paper, cloth and stitch Read More
2018-08-26 11:59
whites, papers and cloth Read More
2018-08-25 12:30
hand embroidery, cloth books and stitch samples Read More
2018-08-24 12:15
a sleeve for an artist book Read More
2018-08-21 11:35
embroidery stitches Read More
2018-08-20 12:29
four pieces Read More
2018-08-17 11:44
basics Read More
2018-08-16 11:37
a little follow up, guilloche stitch Read More
2018-08-15 13:03
guilloche stitch show and tell Read More
2018-08-14 12:59
pages and overlays, an artist book waiting to be put together Read More
2018-08-13 11:55
embroidered silk, a video Read More
2018-08-11 12:40
paper Read More
2018-08-09 12:23
A little shameless self promotion today to tempt you to sign up for my new class which begins on September 1. (details at the end of this post) 12 month Read More
2018-08-08 09:47
Instagram Read More
2018-08-05 11:52
developing a page Read More
2018-08-03 12:09
sampling new ideas for artist books Read More
2018-08-02 11:49
artist book Read More
2018-08-01 11:51
whites and little ball buttons Read More
2018-07-30 11:48
clarity Read More
2018-07-29 12:47
drapery for an artist book Read More
2018-07-26 11:43
pages and overlays Read More
2018-07-22 11:54
embroidered cloth sample books Read More
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