Have a coupon for the Embroidery Extravaganza!

I am excited to be teaching in the C&T online Embroidery Extravaganza event. C&T (who publishes my books) has put together 10 teachers who are delivering multi-classes on embroidery. So don’t miss out. This is a virtual live event- think zoom, so you can ask questions. In each session, you …

Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 16

For this weeks stitch is Chevron stitch. As usual, follow the link for a tutorial and eye candy. Chevron stitch is an old favourite, as I turn to this stitch more and more when I’m stuck for ideas. There is a lot of fun to be had with this stitch. With Chevron …

Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 15

I hope you all enjoyed the break or used the time to catch up a little. The TAST Week 12 stitch is to learn and experiment with Cretan Stitch. Cretan stitch is another of those key stitches people learn when they are new to hand embroidery. As I have said …

Crazy quilt stitch along Tumbling block 4

Tumbling Block 4 is part of a series that offers a free block pattern and descriptions of crazy quilting techniques used. Published every month, this article is part of the Diamonds are Forever crazy quilt stitch along. You can download the pattern for the three diamonds that make up tumbling …

Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 14

For Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 14 the challenge is to learn and experiment with is Herringbone Stitch.  Herringbone stitch is another of those key stitches that many people first learn when new to hand embroidery.  I hope those readers who are attempting this stitch for the first time enjoy …