It has been a while since I have shared the progress for my 2020 project which is well overdue. I am still stitching it and probably it will become a 2021 quilt. I had trouble with my hands and a few other things happened which stalled the project. I am …
Some people worry about knots on the back of their project. In some cases there is a good reason. In other projects if you use knots to start a thread it is your business alone. Often people are embroidering a project that will have batting between the top layer where …
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 …
Just a quick heads up to announce that I am one of the invitees on the expert panel for this Creative Happy Hour event run by C&T. So if you have any embroidery related questions you may be interested in joining us. Creative Happy Hour Embroidery: Hand Stitching Past, Present …
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 …
