wonderfulweaselworks

Selling recycled and vintage craft materials. Running creative sketch and stitch workshops.

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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

May 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

October 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

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.

October 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

October 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

September 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Lovely Brooch

One of the finished pieces by Sue who joined in with my Ephemera workshop. I love the colours in this one.

September 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

It has been a busy spring & Summer

September 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

‘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

April 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

April 4, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

February 8, 2016 · Leave a comment