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Is the HFS sampler suitable for a complete beginner?

On the whole, I would say, no. It’s a very large project with some very complicated stitches.

However, that’s not a definitive no, because I don’t know you. I don’t know how determined you are! If you know your way around a needle, thread and counted embroidery in general – maybe you’ve done cross […]

February 19th, 2024 | Category: embroidery musings, embroidery stitches, Hardanger Filling Stitches, hints and tips, whitework | 3 comments

Please support small businesses

The incredible range at All Threads Embroidery in Brisbane, Australia

People across the web are asking “Where can I get your book?” Often someone suggests the large purveyor of books starting with A. Yes, you can probably get it there.

HOWEVER, from my soap box: where you can, please support small businesses. If […]

January 22nd, 2024 | Category: embroidery musings, Hardanger Filling Stitches, hints and tips | 2 comments

The three places I post regularly

Nearly everything I post on my Vetty Creations Facebook and Instagram pages, I also post here on my blog, White Threads. Though blogs aren’t particularly fashionable any more, I keep mine going for a couple of very important reasons.

Some time back, Meta had a little spat with the Australian government. It meant that they […]

January 17th, 2024 | Category: hints and tips | One comment

Frixion pens – I wouldn’t touch them!

I saw this posted on Facebook today. It is apparently from Pilot Pen UK marketing, regarding Frixion pens and needlework. I have tried to find the source of this image, but cannot. I therefore cannot guarantee it is legitimate, but it certainly highlights some real concerns for me.

I have always been extremely wary […]

January 11th, 2024 | Category: embroidery musings, hints and tips, making stuff | 6 comments

Is “Hardanger Filling Stitches” available in my language?

A common question about my books is, “Is it available in [my language]”?

This is a question I’ve addressed in my blog post Hardanger Filling Stitches – Frequently Asked Questions. If you haven’t yet read the FAQ, I implore you to do so, as it may help with my feelings of frustration. 😉

My […]

January 4th, 2024 | Category: Hardanger Filling Stitches, hints and tips, writing books | Leave a comment

Hardanger Filling Stitches – Frequently Asked Questions

Please carefully read the FAQ. 1. Where can I get a copy of “Hardanger Filling Stitches”?

Currently (early January 24) it is available in Australia. Soon it will be available in NZ. Europe will be late Feb, and USA will be March.

2. What shops will stock “Hardanger Filling Stitches”?

As the author, I […]

January 2nd, 2024 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, hints and tips, whitework | Leave a comment

Hand Embroidery Needles at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair

In a week and a half I’ll be exhibiting at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair. As part of my range of supplies for whitework embroidery, I’ll have a wide selection of needles that are perfect for working whitework.

The needles I supply are chosen based on what I find helpful for making my whitework […]

June 21st, 2022 | Category: embroidery musings, Frisian whitework, hardanger, hints and tips, making stuff, mountmellick embroidery, mountmellick supplies, Smøyg, whitework | 4 comments

White Threads Floss Tube 107

I had a Frisian Whitework class here on the weekend. I realised that some people don’t know one of the tricks that happens with some thread spools, so in this video, I show you that. I also give you a small preview of some new Sotema linen I’ll have for sale at the upcoming Sydney […]

May 31st, 2022 | Category: Embroidery classes, Frisian whitework, hardanger, hints and tips, White Threads Blog, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube 104 – Will this thread, fabric and stitch work together?

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I let you know I’ll be out of the office for a bit, I remind you about my upcoming classes and I help you to figure out the answer to the most common question I get asked: “Can I use this thread with this fabric?”

If you’re […]

March 28th, 2022 | Category: embroidery musings, embroidery stitches, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hints and tips, how-to videos, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads Floss Tube 100 – more on using embroidery hoops

In this video I show you some completed embroideries by some of my students. I also continue with the theme of tips for using embroidery hoops. This time I cover what to do if your fabric is too small for your embroidery hoop, whether the embroidery being squashed by a hoop is a problem, and […]

December 15th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hints and tips, how-to videos, mountmellick embroidery, Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature, Smøyg, whitework | Leave a comment
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