Just a very quick announcement to let everyone know that there are new Thread Twisites in the shop. New colours and new threads — a great start to the day! I am often asked about my twisties. I make them up to encourage people to try different threads. Often, a …
We are coming up to the end of the year and the start of a new one. We are also emerging from a global pandemic that has touched so many of our lives. It’s time to breathe and take a moment away from the rush and the worries. For many …
Hi all! Imagine me as here I sit on my whirly chair waving in all directions sending my best wishes to everyone, no matter what faith or religion you follow. In January, I will have written this blog for 18 years and I have had a website of some sort …
If you enjoy my site you will gain real value from my book Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery: Visual Guide to 120 Essential Stitches for Stunning Designs Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned embroiderer, Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery gives you techniques to encourage and develop a fresh …
Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery: Visual Guide to 120 Essential Stitches for Stunning Designs is my latest book. For many years visitors to this site who use the stitch dictionary have wanted me to write a book. Well… I am pleased to say I have finally done it. It has …
Create Whimsy published a spotlight interview with me today. Topics range from how long I have been stitching to where I get my ideas from, what I think about talent and creativity to how I keep a studio journal. So take break, make a cuppa and pop over to read …
Waving frantically to all my regular readers. I am a little excited to let my regular readers know that I was interviewed by Susan Weeks for her podcast Stitchery Stories. I enjoyed having a great chat with Susan as we ranged over ooddles of stitch related topics. So for those …
