Stitch School is once again back in session! Welcome everyone!! This time we are studying satin stitch with a new sampler. Satin stitch is a basic embroidery stitch, and we’ve been over it in the past, but it’s always worth a revisit to old favorites. As you know, satin stitch has a wide range of […]
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I have a new Santa cross stitch ornament to add to the tree! I call this one Santa’s Day. He’s definitely fun to stitch up! I love the wobbly, googly eyes and the plaid skirt. The hanger is with ribbons, and if you’ve seen my latest ornaments, you know this has become my favorite. I
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l preparing for the Christmas holiday! Full of good, creative fun and loads of color made into embroidery and cross stitch. It’s all of my favorite things combined. I’ve been making ornaments, and it’s been a delight.
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Things are busy here getting ready for holiday season with cross stitch another Christmas ornament! It’s going to be a zombie Christmas this year it seems. All with good fun in mind, of course. I just love Christmas ornaments. The best memories I have from childhood are the whole family gathered around the table with
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I get quite a variety of questions about embroidery and how and where to start, so I thought I might write out a few of the best tips for beginning embroidery. Embroidery is a wonderful artform to explore. It’s colorful, full of textures, expressive, and perfect for slowing down and giving yourself time to catch
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I get many questions from people who want to start embroidery. That’s cool. I feel flattered they come to me with questions. I have a lot of experience for sure, but there is still much I don’t know too! We keep on learning little by little. There are two questions that come up over and
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Just in time for Halloween, I have a new cross stitch biscornu ready. I actually started this little cross stitch back in the spring, but got distracted and put it away. But I’ve returned just in time! Stitching this was easy and the colors nice and fall-ish. I did have a little problem sewing the
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Hi everyone! I hope your fall stitching is progressing well. I’m working on new ideas and projects. Having loads of fun with new and old designs! To celebrate fall stitching, we’re running a sale. Our October sale includes everything in the store! Cross stitch, embroidery, printed fabrics, crewel kits and e-books.
Hi everyone! I have my latest finish to show. I simply call it “Bird Floral”. Maybe not the most expressive name ever, but it can be a challenge being creative with pattern names sometimes. This one felt a little different than my usual. Strong colors and felt a little more traditional in the design elements.
Hello everyone!I’m happy to announce my new little program, Creative Summer 2021. It’s a 6 week program designed to get you creating and having fun! It’s totally free! Start date is July 5th. I am basing in on my other site, Creativity and Company. So that’s where I will be posting the weekly information and
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