Hand Embroidery: How to prepare your fabric before stitching

August 2nd, 2017 by Helen | Filed under: Embroidery, Tutorials

I love hand stitching, and particularly enjoy combining simple applique shapes with embroidery, rather like the White Rabbit Hoop above…. Read more »

Humphrey the Hound – a Free Pattern

July 31st, 2017 by Rosie | Filed under: Patterns, Softies, Tutorials

Humphrey is my interpretation of a vintage pattern first published over 40 years ago! He is entirely hand-stitched and has… Read more »

July 30th, 2017 by Helen | Filed under: Life in Somerset

I was very pleased I consulted my weather app this morning before planning the day’s activities. It told me that… Read more »

July 28th, 2017 by Rosie | Filed under: Tips for Stitchers, Tutorials

We’re back with the last part of our Handy Guide to Your Sewing Machine (find part one here and part… Read more »

July 26th, 2017 by Helen | Filed under: Life in Somerset

This summer is turning out to be one of the most variable (in weather terms, that is) that I can… Read more »