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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

It’s gone to the printers!

Yesterday I finally sent off the files to the printer for “Hardanger Filling Stitches” and reprints of “Early-Style Hardanger”, “Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway” and “Portuguese Whitework”.

Hooray.

I’m exhausted!

September 21st, 2023 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, hardanger, Hardanger Filling Stitches, Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães, Smøyg, Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway, whitework, writing books | One 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

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

All my books at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair

I’ll be exhibiting at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair in just a few weeks’ time. I’ll have a large range of products with me – everything* you need for whitework embroidery! (*Maybe not quite everything, but pretty close!)

I’ll have all 10 of my books available at the show, and I’d love to autograph […]

June 16th, 2022 | Category: book reviews, Early-Style Hardanger, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, Frisian whitework, left handed embroidery, merezhka, mountmellick embroidery, Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature, 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 | Leave a comment

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
 
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