• The summer Sampler
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    ‘The Summer Sampler’ Block of the Month Club {update 1}

    July 11, 2021 - By 

    This year I am trying, and failing, to not buy any more craft kits. At the start of the year I added a little list of unfinished projects to my sidebar and had great fun ticking them off. I recently came across the ‘The Summer Sampler’  Block of the Month Club which I bought in 2019 from Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Spread over 4 months, each month I received a little packet containing Monthly instructions, super pretty fabrics and embroidery threads for three blocks. Over the 4 months this made a number of blocks which could be stitched together to…

  • political embroidery hoop
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    Musings at the end of a school term

    July 2, 2021 - By 

    With three weeks to go I am hopeful that both my children will be able to enjoy the last few weeks of term. I am certainly looking forward to a 6 week break if we can get through the next few weeks. Unfortunately my son has had his Transition Day and Year 6 trip cancelled which makes me so annoyed when I see all the crowds at the big sporting events taking place. Musings at the end of a school term So I couldn’t resist this amazing hoop kit I found, it summed up my thoughts perfectly! Beautiful backstitched florals meet…

  • Easy no sew lavender bags
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    Easy no sew lavender bags

    June 30, 2021 - By 

    Our garden has really come alive this year. It bring the whole family joy and we all enjoy spending time, nurturing our plants! So far this year we’ve eaten homegrown peas, our sunflowers are growing tall and we have gorgeous lavender. We’ve crafted with it before and I couldn’t resist sharing our easy no sew lavender bags. Lavender is great for helping to reduce anxiety and never fails to lift my mood. These easy no sew lavender bags are great for popping under a pillow at night to aide sleep, or even in a drawer to make clothes smell nice.…

  • My little Liberty book of fabric
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    My little Liberty book of fabric

    June 15, 2021 - By 

    I love working with Liberty fabric, even better if I have bought it directly from Liberty. A trip to Liberty is an experience and it’s been a while since I’ve had the joy of hopping on the tune to London, emerging at Oxford Circus and walking down to Liberty’s. Liberty London Liberty London, the designer department store selling luxury brands, was established in 1875 on Regent Street, in the West End. It’s well-worth a trip if you are in London and I love everything, from the flower stall outside to the beautiful miniature glass paintings in the windows (taken from…

  • How to make a Father's Day crate
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Father's Day

    How to make a Father’s Day crate

    June 12, 2021 - By 

    What do you get the man who has everything for Father’s Day? My husband is really difficult to buy for as he has everything he needs. The children have been busy making cards but I thought it would be fun to make a Father’s Day crate we could fill with gifts which would also be useful for storage. Father’s Day crate supplies: Cricut StandardGrip mat Cricut Black Vinyl Cricut Maker Wooden crate from Ikea Cricut Transfer Tape How to make a Father’s Day crate Open Cricut Design Space and create a new project. Choose a font, I chose Cricut Sans…

  • Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching
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    Organza Hoop Art {book review}

    June 8, 2021 - By 

    I am really enjoying embroidery at the moment. It’s the perfect hobby to pick up when you have spare 5 minutes and I love having all my colourful hoops on display. I’ve been Pinning all kinds of embroidery for inspiration and recently came across Organza Hoop Art on NetGalley – thanks for the review copy! What is organza? According to Wikipedia organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibres such as polyester or nylon. Organza Hoop Art Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching by Sarah Godfrey. Add a wow factor to your embroidery…

  • Floral Keyring Kit from Love Embroidery magazine
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    Floral embroidered keyring kit

    June 3, 2021 - By 

    I love a free cover gift on a magazine and recently treated myself to a subscription to Love Embroidery. It’s a fab magazine, stuffed full of projects I would love to stitch. The latest issue (issue 14) included a gorgeous floral embroidered keyring kit which I couldn’t wait to make. Floral embroidered keyring kit The floral keyring kit was designed by the amazing Jessie Doe. The kit included a mini wooden hoop, 6 thread colours, cotton fabric and a keychain and ring. I gave the fabric a press (I know it doesn’t look like it) and transferred the pattern from…

  • Cotton Clara modern embroidery hoop
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    Outdoors is better {modern embroidery hoop}

    June 1, 2021 - By 

    I love to find the latest modern embroidery hoop kits. I have quite a collection of finished hoops on display and love to find new patterns to work on. When I saw that Cotton Clara has released a new pattern I knew I wanted to get my hands on it. I have quite a few of her designs and they are always really easy but satisfying to stitch. Outdoors is better embroidery hoop kit Just like all her kits, this embroidery kit included a pre-printed fabric panel, embroidery hoop, needle and red embroidery thread. I placed the fabric panel inside…

  • Stitching the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler
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    Stitching the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler

    May 26, 2021 - By 

    A few years ago my husband bought me an Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler by Rebecca Ringquist. I love this kind of pre-printed panel and the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler features 14 stitches to try. Earlier this year I made a list of all my unfinished wips and it has really helped me finish projects. This week I finished my Dropcloth Sampler. Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler You can purchase the Original Dropcloth Embroidery Sampler from Rebecca’s Etsy shop along with lots of her other pre-printed panels. I opted for the Original one as I liked the idea of trying some new…