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White Threads Floss Tube 82 – When will your copy of Frisian Whitework arrive?

Today I give an update on the bulk shipment of Frisian Whitework and when you’re likely to see your copy, if it is being shipped by me. I’m in the middle of preparing project supplies packs, ready for the massive mailout. It is definitely not too late to order your copy of Frisian Whitework or […]

May 5th, 2021 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, 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

White Threads Floss Tube #74 – pre-ordering, Fiber Talk and more

As we finished our series on the projects in “Frisian Whitework” last episode of White Threads FlossTube, today I’m just having a chat to catch up on a few things, namely: – “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland” is now up for pre-order on my website! – please support small business when ordering your copy, […]

March 8th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework, writing books | Leave a comment

Frisian Whitework available to pre-order

I’ve been telling you that I’ve been working to update my website before I put Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland up for pre-ordering. Well, today I realised it was taking too long, and I’ve just put it up on the existing website! I’m still working on the new website, but now I can take […]

March 6th, 2021 | Category: Ethnic embroidery, Frisian whitework, historical embroidery, new products, whitework, writing books | 2 comments

White Threads FlossTube #73 – Frisian Whitework silk sampler

Today’s episode of White Threads FlossTube features the last of the projects in my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”, which is the Silk Sampler.

To wrap up the series featuring the projects, we take another quick look at all of them. Which one do you love the most? Which one […]

March 4th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads Floss Tube #72 – Frisian Whitework rectangular pendant

I’ve recently started a Whitework Embroidery Facebook group. All the details are explained, in case you’d like to join it too.

In this video I introduce you to the Frisian Whitework rectangular pendant from my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. This one is a bit of a challenge, given the count of […]

March 1st, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | Leave a comment

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

White Threads FlossTube #70 – Frisian Whitework Square Cushion

Today I talk about the value of subscribing to both my White Threads FlossTube channel and my White Threads Blog, in the light of recent changes on Facebook in Australia, which could very easily be repeated elsewhere.

I also introduce the Square Cushion, which is the next project I’m featuring from my forthcoming book “Frisian […]

February 22nd, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hints and tips, whitework | 2 comments

White Threads FlossTube #69 – Frisian Whitework Round Pendant

I am currently in the middle of a series of videos introducing the projects from my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. Today’s project is the Round Pendant. As you probably know by now, I love making and wearing embroidered pendants. This one features very fine Frisian whitework embroidery.

Following a question from […]

February 18th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | 6 comments
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