Embroidery increasingly occupies my days. There is something so therapeutic about putting little stitches onto fabric. When that fabric is a beautiful soft vintage linen, it’s even better. When that vintage linen is already beautifully embroidered, it’s a dream. Wondering whose hands embroidered this linen all those years ago occupies my thoughts as I add new stitches to the fabric.…
The last couple of weeks have been very busy, leaving little time to sew and even less to blog. My sons have moved home and we formed part of most of the removal crew, there has been a trip back to my home town in Kent and one to London to see Coldplay. I love having lots to do but…
It’s that time again! I’ve just signed up for another ATC swap organised by Ali over at Very Berry Handmade. This is my fifth swap and something I always enjoy taking part in. An ATC is a business card sized piece of artwork that is swapped and a chance to let your imagination run free! The standard is really high –…
I love to spend time doing appliqué – there are so many ways of doing it – I love them all. continue reading
Seedheads are often popping up in my work. Cow parsley, allium, clematis, poppies… I find as much beauty in the seedheads as I do the flowers. continue reading
I’ve picked up some really pretty sewing supplies this week from a wonderful independent shop here in Exeter. continue reading
