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
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
Wow! I am feeling a great weight of responsibility! A friend of ours from the UK has requested that I make an embroidery for him. In the last year, we have moved to Italy and he has moved to Madrid. We like to stay in touch and compare notes about what we miss about the … More My First Commission
This last week we have been in the UK catching up with family and friends and getting some necessary things done. We arrived back in Italy this evening so, in an effort to avoid unpacking for just a little while longer, I thought I would write a post about another fair isle project I completed … More Fair Isle Forever
Do you have friends who have a favourite word or expression? So much so, whenever or wherever you hear it, you immediately think of them? Having completed my Chris Davenport inspired “Ciao” project, I wanted to try and embroider another word using the same method of employing several stitches. I knew that this time I … More Lush!
One of the funny things about coming to live in Italy is that many of our friends in the UK seem to think that we are enjoying hot weather all year. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Whilst we have a lot of clear, sunny days – they are cold. Really cold! In addition … More Snuggle up!
I love to collect vintage embroidery kits. In my opinion the best era for these is the 1970’s and early 80’s. My favourite designer from that time is Chris Davenport. I will probably do a future post (or three) about her work, and when I go back to the UK for a visit, I will … More Ciao!
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I love experimenting with colour and trying out new embroidery stitches. It isn’t always easy to buy kits that really challenge an experienced embroiderer. Counted cross stitch kits proliferate but, much as I love them, I also want to enjoy the texture and variety available to an avid stitcher. There are some wonderful embroidery designers … More Flower Crush
So, I am giving this a whirl. Have a bright and breezy Tuesday!
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