Cross Patch

I mentioned last week that in recent months I have learned to love cross stitch again.  I have to admit I’d previously got a bit snobby about cross stitch and had focused entirely on other forms of embroidery. I do think part of the problem was because a lot of shops that supply embroidery kits only … More Cross Patch

Making a Moka

I have been slowly but steadily making progress with my commission.  Having to design something to someone else’s specifications does limit you, but in a good way.  The person who made the commission was quite clear about the image he wanted me to create.  I have to make that work within the parameters he has set which … More Making a Moka

What’s Knot to Love?

In recent weeks I have posted a number of pictures of projects, here and on IG, that have mostly been made up of French Knots.  It is one of those stitches that seems to provoke a reaction, even amongst experienced stitchers. A couple of people have asked me what the secret to successful French Knots might be. It … More What’s Knot to Love?

The WIP Pile

This week I started another little project.  I did wonder if I really should do so given that this is what my current Work In Progress pile looks like: Before I went on my sabbatical I had less time to stitch, so I used to be a lot more disciplined. I generally didn’t start a … More The WIP Pile

Ducks in a Row

I have been embroidering since I was about 5 years old – I will have to write about how I discovered stitching another time – but until very recently I only worked on kits.  I had a number of my own ideas that I wanted to work on and when I started my sabbatical and moved … More Ducks in a Row

Realising

Yesterday I did a little realising…..in both senses of the word.  We have had some unseasonably mild weather in Udine. Although winter here is characterised by cold but sunny days, we are enjoying the feeling of the sun warming our bones a little.  So, with the sun out and Spring flowers starting to burst forth, … More Realising