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White Threads FlossTube 103 – Walcha show, new kit, new project

On the weekend, we had the Walcha Show here in Walcha; the best little small town agricultural show in the district! There are lots of competitions at the Walcha Show, including needlework and handicraft. I give you a little tour of the pavilion.

I also introduce you to my newest Hardanger kit – the Hardanger […]

March 16th, 2022 | Category: exhibitions, FlossTube, hardanger, new products, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads Floss Tube 102 – Australasian Embroidery Convention round up

In this episode of FlossTube I take you on a small tour of the Vetty Creations stand at the Australasian Embroidery Convention show which ran in Brisbane a bit over a week ago. Unfortunately it was held during the time of flooding in Brisbane!

If you are reading this in an email, the video […]

March 7th, 2022 | Category: exhibitions, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, Introducing..., new products, Smøyg | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube 101 – Australasian Embroidery Convention and new classes!

In today’s episode of White Threads FlossTube, I let you know that I’ll be having a stand to sell my wares at the Australasian Embroidery Convention in Brisbane NEXT WEEK! It’ll be at the Brisbane Convention Centre, from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th. The Vetty Creations stand will be B26. It’s a large stand, so […]

February 18th, 2022 | Category: Embroidery classes, exhibitions, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, Punt 'e Nù, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery | Leave a comment

White Threads Floss Tube 88 – Hardanger needlecase and an online event?

Many years ago I designed a Hardanger needlecase for a class. I’ve enjoyed using it ever since, and it remains one of my most popular patterns. Today I show it to you.

I also discuss the idea of an online event in lieu of (or in addition to!) the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair. I’d […]

July 26th, 2021 | Category: embroidery musings, exhibitions, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hardanger, travel | Leave a comment

Thoughts on this year’s Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair

Given we’re just over a month away from the new dates for the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair (1st-5th September), and Sydney is still in lockdown and looks like it could be for some time yet, I am really unsure that it will go ahead. Maybe the organisers will postpone it again. It’s hard […]

July 26th, 2021 | Category: embroidery musings, exhibitions, travel | 6 comments

Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair postponed

This coming Wednesday, the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair was due to start at its new location at The Dome, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. Given the covid outbreak in Sydney, the show has been postponed until 1st-5th September.

I was much relieved.

This will give me more time to prepare more wonderful goodies […]

June 26th, 2021 | Category: exhibitions, Frisian whitework, new products | 2 comments

White Threads FlossTube #71 – Frisian Whitework runner

Today I introduce you to the Frisian Whitework runner from my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a very adaptable design that you’ll easily be able to use. I also show and talk about two of the Dutch Heritage fabrics that I’ve used for projects in the book.

The printer’s proofs […]

February 25th, 2021 | Category: exhibitions, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | Leave a comment

Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair starts today!

Vetty Creations Stand G12 – new location!

The Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair starts today at ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Halls 5 and 6. You can find me – Vetty Creations – at Stand G12. Also, opposite me at G11 is a display of my embroidered clothing.

We’re in a new […]

June 19th, 2019 | Category: exhibitions | 2 comments

Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair 2019

I’ll be at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair again this year, from 19th-23rd June at ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour.

This year, I’ll have new whitework embroidery kits which are gorgeous little tins with embroidered tops. They feature Mountmellick embroidery, Sardinian knotted embroidery, and Hardanger. Each kit has all you’ll need to make one […]

June 7th, 2019 | Category: exhibitions, new products | Leave a comment

See me and Smøyg at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair

This year, I will again be at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair. It’s on at the Sydney Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour from 20th to 24th June. Stand D06: go in the front entrance, turn left and head for Aisle D – Stand D06. Look for the orange flag.

My new book will […]

May 28th, 2018 | Category: exhibitions, pattern darning, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway | 6 comments
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