One more week until Embroidery Extravaganza 2025

Enjoy a day with an all-access pass to the Embroidery Extravaganza 2025. 10 high-caliber instructors sharing their favourite techniques, materials, and design insights. The Key note is Sue Spargo and I am teaching too! This is a one-day virtual event online July 17 that will get your creative juices flowing. …

New Couronne Sticks in stock

We have new Couronne (Hedebo) Sticks back in stock. These are hand turned from sustainable timber. These Tasmanian Blackwood Couronne Sticks make lovely gifts or to treat yourself and own a beautiful yet practical tool in your sewing box. You will find them in our shop in the Tools and …

What fabrics can I use for hand Embroidery?

With TAST just around the corner I thought I would answer a question I am often asked. What fabrics can I use for hand Embroidery? If you have ever wondered you may find this video informative.

Hand Embroidery threads

If you are interested in stretching your hand embroidery a bit and heading off on a creative path, think about the threads you use. Here is a video about different hand embroidery threads on the market and of course there is a little about my thread twisties.

What is sari ribbon? 

Just a quick heads up to reader know that I have published another video this time answering the question What is sari ribbon? What sets sari ribbon apart from regular ribbon is that it is made up of  repurposed saris. The ribbon is made from strips of silk which come …

New Twisties in the Shop!

This is a quick heads up to let people know that we have new Thread twisties in the shop. If you are into creative embroidery or crazy quilting these are a lot of fun as you get to play with a bundle of threads of luscious colours and many different …

Design and Creative embroidery technique tips

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 …