For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 3, I am suggesting you learn and experiment with Stem Stitch. Stem Stitch is a basic quick and easy linear stitch, which I, personally, think is one of the most useful stitches there are. You can use this stitch to outline just about anything, and …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 2 the basic stitch is back stitch. This stitch is one of the core stitches in embroidery as it is a very useful linear stitch. It is an easy stitch to master and quick to learn. Visit the tutorial for Back Stitch for instructions …
Happy New Year! And welcome everyone, to Take a Stitch Tuesday, or TAST week 1. I hope you are all energised and up for this year’s challenge. I know I am looking forward to seeing what everyone does this year. Before we start, please check out Why Wobbly stitches are …
This is just a quick heads up to say that CherMyArt has generously reviewed my book Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery on Youtube. It’s very complimentary and a great flick through. Thanks Cher! Also as a bit of news particularly for anyone that will be going through TAST withdrawls, next …
Just a quick heads up for those who are interested, I have launched Sharon’s Sketchy Stuff as a site about contemporary journaling, sketch-booking and Urban sketching. The idea is that it is a place where I can be creative, share techniques, and perhaps help others develop their creative skills too. So …
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 …
This year the holiday season has really caught up on me so in between cooking and wrapping gifts I am attempting to write a few sentences that make sense and wish all my readers Happy Holidays! Please imagine me seated in my twirly chair, coffee in one hand, my other …
