As I have a few embroidery related newsies, I thought I'll combine them into one blog post :). First up is Langley Threads Merino Crewel Wool. This fantastic soft and fine crewel wool with a regular thread thickness is produced in the UK. I much prefer stitching with this particular brand. Especially due to its regular thickness, it is so much nicer to stitch with than Appletons! The only disadvantage so far has been that it came in a rather limited range of colours (21 colour families). So, I was thrilled to bits to find 10 brand new colour families in the mail! You can find the beautiful new colours in my webshop. Next up is the 'encrusted pebble' I made for my aunt's memorial service. I find it rather therapeutic to doodle stitch a simple pebble in preparation for these kind of family gatherings. This particular pebble features my aunt's traditional hair bun, the red currants in her garden (which we severely disliked, but still had to help pick) and her red garnet necklace. I used several speciality threads with nice colour variations and rich textures. In addition, I also used some DMC stranded cotton I have inherited from my grand-mother (her mother). If you would like to play with a variety of threads and ribbons, why not sign up for my Easter workshop? You'll create a unique picture of a mother chicken with her chicks. A nice piece of hoop-art to be finished just in time for Easter! You'll find the details and the sign-up button here. Last but not least: when we were in the Netherlands for my aunt's memorial service, we also visited a brilliant exhibition on illuminated manuscripts. The margins of these manuscripts teem with pretty flowers, cute birds, lovely butterflies, creepy insects and many other wonders. Quite a number would be perfect as inspiration for stumpwork embroideries. The exhibition is held at the Catharijne Convent in Utrecht and runs till the 3rd of June 2018. And while you are there, don't miss their embroidered vestments!
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Anita Curley
26/2/2018 16:15:46
Hello just discovered your web site
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26/2/2018 19:34:52
Good to have you on board, Anita! I hope you'll find my blog inspiring.
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Joanna Darby
26/2/2018 17:14:46
Sorry to read about your aunt. Making the memorial pebble is such a lovely idea.
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26/2/2018 19:36:17
Thank you Joanna! I've made a few over the past couple of years. They keep your hands and mind nicely occupied when you need it most :).
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Velia
26/2/2018 18:20:34
My condolences for your loss. I love the encrusted pebble you made for the memorial service, such a magnificent and thoughtful touch.
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26/2/2018 19:41:58
Thank you Velia! At present, I don't offer online classes. There is already so much good (and bad!) online content that I am not sure my online classes would be financially rewarding for me. The time and skill involved in making a good online class (good videos, thorough instructions, novel design, speedy answering of questions, etc.) is rather daunting to me. I would need to invest quite a bit of money to make it happen. At present, I am not willing to take that risk. And quite honestly, I don't have the financial resources to do so.
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jeanne
26/2/2018 21:53:03
Is the gimp rose a woven wheel/spider web stitch?
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Your pebble for your aunt is really lovely, and filled with a lot her and your memories which makes it extra special.
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27/2/2018 09:42:55
Thank you Catherine! Yes, time flies when you are having fun :).
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27/2/2018 12:08:19
I love your memorial pebble - such a great use of unusual threads and inherited stash!
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27/2/2018 15:48:53
Thank you Rachel! Her sons took the pebble home, which I think is sweet :).
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Susan M Knight
27/2/2018 22:04:54
Hello Jessica,
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