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 …
Just a quick heads up as we have new bead soup packs available in shop! These bead packs available in shop are selected especially for use in creative embroidery. The types and sizes of beads are better suited for stitching to fabric, rather than for making jewellery. With the …
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 …
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.
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.
