I’ve noticed recently that there has been a resurgence of hand stitching, both in the embroidery and the quilting worlds. I love hand stitching and do it regularly, often in unusual places, such as the car (while husband is driving!) coffee shops and sitting on the beach, not that unusual really. I quite fancied having…
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A quick little make, ideal to take on your travels or to sit and complete in between a bigger project. A few hours and you will have a little stitchery to give to that someone special. Whether you hang it from a hook for all to see of from the wardrobe or bedroom door to…
This is the third post in my series about EPP. This is looking at the type of stitch you might want to use to join your pieces. Traditionally EPP uses a whip stitch, but there are now many alternatives and it’s really about personal choice and what works best for you. What you want is…
One of the thrills of being asked to review a product is that you’re never quite sure what will be coming in the post. The last thought that went through my mind was that I hoped it wasn’t a thimble! Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against thimbles. I have need of them…