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an advanced Hardanger embroidery stitcher

I received a lovely email this week: Hi Yvette,

I am an avid fan of yours!

I had started embroidering again after my three sons left home four years ago and had strong interests in learning Hardanger, stumpwork and goldwork. I do most of my learning and sourcing out good learning books via the net. [...]

Waterlily SAL progress – Diane’s day 2

The Waterlily Hardanger Stitch Along has started in my hardanger Yahoo group. Diane has posted some progress of her work so far. She is working in golden yellow thread on blue fabric – what a sunny combination! You’re making great progress, Diane.

If you’d like to join in, you’d be very welcome to join us [...]

Hardanger embroidery SAL

Sorry about the lack of communication. We went away to Canberra (Australia’s capital city) for a few days, and then I’ve been getting stuck into more embroidery for the book since my return.

On a much more exciting note for you lovely readers, for those who love hardanger, at my hardanger Yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hardangerhowto/) there [...]

Hardanger happiness in Queensland

On Wednesday last week I received an order from Gail in Queensland. As is my custom, I follow up all internet orders with an email telling them when their order will be posted, the address it will be sent to etc, and asking where they learned of Vetty Creations and or our products. Later in [...]

More reviews of Yvette Stanton needlework books

I received an email this morning from Karen Platt, who, according to her website is primarily known in the UK for her gardening books. Also being interested in creative crafts, she has recently moved into reviewing books on craft, including embroidery books.

Karen has written a completely unsolicited review of each of my books, and [...]