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White Threads FlossTube #68 – Frisian Whitework sampler

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube I show and talk about the Whitework sampler from my forthcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. This sampler is my favourite project in the book. There’s just so much in it, and so much to love in it. Because there are so many different motifs and […]

February 15th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube #66 – biscornu and all the white threads…

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show and talk about the biscornu project in my upcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a pretty project featuring more lovely Dutch Heritage fabrics, worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric.

I had a request from one of my viewers for me […]

February 8th, 2021 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, Frisian whitework, whitework | 4 comments

White Threads FlossTube #65 – Frisian Whitework needlecase

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, I show and talk about the needlecase project in my upcoming book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”. It’s a pretty project featuring more lovely Dutch Heritage fabrics, worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric. The embroidery band on the needlecase is in the style of […]

February 3rd, 2021 | Category: Frisian whitework, published projects, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube #64 – Monogram Cushion

In today’s White Threads FlossTube video, I talk about www.stitchpalettes.com website and how it could be incredibly useful for embroiderers, and introduce the Monogram Cushion from “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland”.

If you’re reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/UQyX3-La33M

Episode notes: www.stitchpalettes.com – useful if you don’t […]

February 1st, 2021 | Category: embroidery musings, exploring the needlework internet, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube #63 – Frisian Whitework has gone to the printer!

In the last few days I finally sent my next book “Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland” to the printer! It is such a relief to have finally done this. In this video, I take the opportunity to show you a project from the book: Frisian Whitework strawberries.

I also have an update on what’s […]

January 27th, 2021 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, published projects, whitework, writing books | 4 comments

White Threads Floss Tube #58 – Five books that have changed my life

Today on White Threads Floss Tube I tell you about five books that have changed my life. The idea for this came from a friend’s Facebook post, where he wrote about five books that have changed his life. Now, he’s a theologian, so his selection is likely rather different to mine, with most of mine […]

November 17th, 2020 | Category: book reviews, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, embroidery musings, favourite needlework items, hardanger, whitework, writing books | 6 comments

White Threads FlossTube #56 – Mountmellick Dogrose and Honeysuckle Doily

Today I show you a Mountmellick project that I have taught many times, and also have available as a kit: the Mountmellick Dogrose and Honeysuckle Doily. I give you a tour of all the stitches, talk about the knitted fringe and talk about some of the things that are important in Mountmellick embroidery.

If […]

November 9th, 2020 | Category: embroidery musings, embroidery stitches, FlossTube, mountmellick embroidery, mountmellick supplies, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube #53 – Exploring linen thread

In this episode of White Threads FlossTube, Yvette talks about linen thread – what she uses it for and what its advantages are. She shows some examples worked in linen thread, and explains the different thicknesses available.

If you are reading this in an email, the video can be found at https://youtu.be/EoVTR6c2mug

Episode notes: […]

August 25th, 2020 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, embroidery musings, FlossTube, Frisian whitework, hardanger, whitework | Leave a comment

White Threads FlossTube #51 – A short update

Today I have a little update on the temporary change in my circumstances, and an update on my forthcoming book, “Frisian Whitework”.

If you are reading this in an email, you can find the video at https://youtu.be/qMvWGd-Qbsg

No episode notes.

August 14th, 2020 | Category: FlossTube, Frisian whitework, whitework | One comment

White Threads FlossTube #47 – Mountmellick Wildflower Cushion

Today I show you one of my Mountmellick cushions, which is available as a kit. It’s the Mountmellick Wildflower Cushion, and I explain about the stitches used, the knitted fringe, and what you’ll get in the kit. A kit is a great way to try Mountmellick embroidery as it comes with most of the supplies […]

July 31st, 2020 | Category: embroidery stitches, FlossTube, mountmellick embroidery, mountmellick supplies, whitework | Leave a comment
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