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Glimpses of new class proposals

Glimpses of new class proposals…

Created for events way off in the future. Of course there are selection processes they must progress through.

Which class would you like to do?

November 8th, 2024 | Category: Embroidery classes, pattern darning, Portuguese embroidery, Punt 'e Nù, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, Smøyg, teaching embroidery, whitework | 6 comments

Smoyg band sampler supplies packs

I have a very limited number of Smøyg Band Sampler supplies packs available. Any orders that come in after the supply is exhausted will be refunded, with apologies, and I will mark it unavailable on the website. It is unlikely I will restock these again, unless there is enough demand.

The supplies pack contains […]

November 1st, 2024 | Category: pattern darning, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway | Leave a comment

Another Smøyg class finish

From New Zealand, I received a photo of Elizabeth A’s completed smøyg panel from my recent class there. This looks lovely! Well done Elizabeth!

Elizabeth has plans to add some more smøyg around this panel as a border, so that she can make it into a cushion. She did warn me that this was […]

January 10th, 2024 | Category: Embroidery classes, pattern darning, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, teaching embroidery, travel | Leave a comment

Smoyg class finish by Andrea O

I always tell students in my classes that I love seeing photos of finished class projects. This was sent to me by Andrea O, who was in my smoyg class on my recent trip to New Zealand.

Students had the choice of using my colour scheme (black with pink, blue and straw) or their […]

January 5th, 2024 | Category: Embroidery classes, pattern darning, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway | Leave a comment

Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair – next week!

I’ll be at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair next week. It runs from Wednesday 28th June to Saturday 1st July. Please note it no longer goes to Sunday – just Wednesday to Saturday!

The Vetty Creations stand will be F07. To find it, head towards the catering section and I’ll be right on the […]

June 21st, 2023 | Category: exhibitions, Frisian whitework, hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, Introducing..., pattern darning, Portuguese embroidery, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, Smøyg, whitework | 2 comments

Embroidery kits at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair

At the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair next week, I will have a range of whitework and counted embroidery kits for your convenience. Some are part of our long term range, and others are new.

New to the Sydney show are Portuguese Whitework Embroidery Tin, Flores Brancas Guimarães Sampler, Smøyg Tin, and Noel Christmas Cross […]

June 23rd, 2022 | Category: hardanger, making stuff, mountmellick embroidery, pattern darning, Portuguese embroidery, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, Smøyg, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube 98 – Embroidery gift ideas big and small

Today I take you through a range of gift ideas for Christmas, birthday or other gifts. There are some that are small, some that are mid price and some that are bigger ticket items. Hopefully there is something for everyone, and for all budgets, to inspire creativity and learn something new.

If you are […]

November 24th, 2021 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, favourite needlework items, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hardanger, left handed embroidery, making stuff, merezhka, mountmellick embroidery, Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature, mountmellick supplies, pattern darning, Portuguese embroidery, Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães, Punt 'e Nù, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, stitch dictionary, The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, The Right-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube 94 – a tour of my embroidered needlecases

In this video, I let you know of a vacancy that has opened up in my in-person Frisian Whitework workshop here in Walcha in late November. Following on from the last video, I show some photos that readers and viewers have sent to me of their adapted versions of my designs. I also take you […]

October 25th, 2021 | Category: customer embroidery, Embroidery classes, favourite needlework items, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hardanger, making stuff, pattern darning, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads Floss Tube 81 – I DO want to run online classes but…

Today on White Threads Floss Tube the big topic is online classes, and what’s been stopping me from running them. I’ve been pondering a particular problem for years, and while I really do want to run online classes, I have not yet overcome this problem. I’d love your input if you have a possible solution!

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April 23rd, 2021 | Category: Embroidery classes, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, mountmellick embroidery, pattern darning, Sardinian Knotted Embroidery, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, teaching embroidery, whitework | Leave a comment

Embroidery classes in Walcha

I have now organised three embroidery workshops in the NSW town of Walcha (where I live!). Each class is a two day class, from 9am – 4pm daily, with a 1 hour break for lunch.

Our venue, Walcha Handmade, is a small creative co-operative, with quality gifts and souvenirs available. We will be holding […]

April 22nd, 2021 | Category: Embroidery classes, Frisian whitework, mountmellick embroidery, pattern darning, Smøyg, teaching embroidery, whitework | Leave a comment
 
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