Where does the time go?
I have been so busy making things and teaching things and going to fairs that I haven’t updated this for ages. I will be adding more posts and updating the … Continue reading
Flowery Buttons
These are little buttons and brooches stitched onto some great batik fabric that I bought at the Quilt show in Harrogate a few weeks ago. Inspired by late summer gardens. … Continue reading
Little Stitched Landscapes
Today I have been making little stitched landscapes using beads and lovely sari silks. I am hoping to make some larger pieces later.
Working on ‘Embellished Christmas’
I have been away on a stitch retreat and have been making some sample pieces ready for a Christmas workshop on embroidery and embellishment. The finished pieces will be over … Continue reading
Lots more whitework
I haven’t posted for quite a while but have been stitching away in my workroom making pieces ready for being part of Artists in residence at Burton Agnes. September 24th … Continue reading
A Lovely Brooch
One of the finished pieces by Sue who joined in with my Ephemera workshop. I love the colours in this one.
‘Scandi’ Christmas
Here are some sample pieces ready for Christmas. I have been experimenting with Scandinavian style stitches and colours. I think I will make a flock of little birds for my … Continue reading
Quick Stitch Workshop
I have been working on some samples for a workshop making little stitched brooches which are wrapped around a button. I like using batik fabrics and space dyed threads. I … Continue reading
Introduction to embroidery workshop
On Saturday I ran a workshop at The Open Shop in New Earswick. This was a drop in for anyone who wanted to get started with embroidery stitches and design. … Continue reading