Category: Creative Embroidery

I am teaching at the Embroidery Extravaganza 2024

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I am thrilled to be one of the invited teachers in C&Ts Embroidery Extravaganza 2024. The event this year looks to have a fantastic lineup. You can learn embroidery and slow stitching techniques from 10 experts. These people are all industry leaders. From samplers to sashiko to stumpwork, this virtual event is packed.  Join us on August 8th for a fantastic event. If you don’t have time on the day no worries you have lifetime access to replay the presentations.

Embroidery Extravaganza 2024 discount coupon

The event costs $59.99 take my $20 coupon off brings it down to $39.99. Use ee24sharon to get a discount on the Embroidery Extravaganza 2024 event. This price is for 10 instructors! Makes it good value. There is Limited enrolment so take advantage of the offer soon

What is in my fabric book?

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This is a quick heads up to let you know, I have just posted another video. You can find it over on my YouTube channel. In it I share a flip through of my fabric book I have recently finished. The project was inspired by the Tao de Ching by …

Almost sold out! A discount voucher for C&T’s Color Mixer Event!

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Just a very quick update if you are interested in this I have just had word it is almost sold out. Everyone is interested in color and learning about! I am offering a discount voucher for C&T’s Color Mixer a live, virtual event. There are ten expert quilting instructors all …

Design and Creative embroidery technique tips

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Today, I have some creative embroidery technique tips that you will find useful. I am stepping through my design process while demonstrating how I used sequin waste, coconut beads, and waste canvas stitching, to create a little abstract design for a fabric postcard. These techniques, of course, can be used …

Encrusted Embroidery

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Encrusted embroidery is a contemporary embroidery technique where the fabric surface is encrusted with beads and stitches. You mainly see this style of embroidery worked in monotone creams, bone, and white shades but this technique can be worked in any colour. For instance, I recently completed this colourful piece. Materials …