sweet heart

This is my version of a sweet heart pin cushion, like this one from the Imperial War Museum. I've mounted mine in a box covered with vintage letters, the old handwriting is so beautiful.

'til needle, thread and fabric meet

Another huswif, stitched with some favourite words...

huswif

I'm busy making for my next fair on 16th May. It is the Selvedge Spring Fair in Stroud. I love stitching these sewing huswifs, filled with vintage finds....this one is made from a wonderfully soft and slightly threadbare piece of vintage quilt. I have more of it left so it will probably pop up on some other makes. It also has an uncharacteristic bit of  bright colour, but the vintage velvet milinery flower seemed too perfect not to use.

On another note, you might like to know there is a little interview with me in the Spring issue of Hoop-la Magazine.

bird bunting

I've already made nature bunting and botanical bunting, so now I had to make bird bunting too..hope you like it.

Little pieces

I'm slow stitching my way through these January days making these little bird pieces, When completed, they will be made into 'bird bunting', a sample to take along to my workshop at Hope and Elvis.
Just to let you know I will also be a guest tutor at Sew Not Strawberry Jam in Kent in July, you can visit the website for details.

Stitching stories

If you'd like to see where I do my stitching and read a little bit about me, I am one of the featured artists on Ruth Ribeaucourt's beautiful blog, Rubanesque. You can read it here.

Hope and Elvis

Just thought I would let you know that I will be teaching a workshop at the wonderful Hope and Elvis, in March next year.  I think there are still a couple of places left, hope to see you there!