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Why would you?

I’ve been getting a few emails about this sort of thing. People have been finding early editions of my books on marketplace type websites, going for ridiculous prices.

The emails usually contain the question, “Is it out of print?” No-one can think of any good reason why a book would sell for that much money […]

April 9th, 2016 | Category: Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature, writing books | 6 comments

What’s next?

After sending Early-Style Hardanger off to the printers on Thursday, it’s been no rest for the wicked.

I went to Melbourne on the weekend to teach one of the projects, a biscornu, from Early-Style Hardanger for the Embroiderers Guild Victoria. I had a simply lovely weekend sharing a subject I am passionate about with […]

April 4th, 2016 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, Embroidery classes, hardanger, mountmellick embroidery, teaching embroidery, travel, writing books | 4 comments

“Early-Style Hardanger” has gone to the printers!

The final black and white proofs ready for the printers.

I’ve finally done it!

Overnight and this morning I transferred all the files to my printers, and then all the files for the five other books I’m having reprinted at the same time! Only about a year later than I had originally anticipated.

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March 31st, 2016 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, hardanger, Introducing..., new products, whitework, writing books | 16 comments

final checking of manuscript

I’ve just printed out nearly the final version of the manuscript for “Early-Style Hardanger” ready for final checking.

FINALLY.

😀

The printout is in black and white, but you can be assured that the book will be in full, glorious colour. That’s the back cover showing.

NEARLY THERE. (Big, happy sigh.)

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March 17th, 2016 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, whitework, writing books | 3 comments

Stitching Hardanger klosters

Have you ever seen a video of someone stitching Hardanger klosters left-handed? They’re usually right-handed, aren’t they?

Well, not anymore.

Yesterday I wanted to spend an afternoon doing something fun, relaxing, and different to what I normally do. Way back in May last year, I shot some video of me stitching the collar for the […]

February 29th, 2016 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, hardanger, how-to videos, new products, whitework, writing books | 7 comments

RUOK?

Today is RUOK Day here in Australia. (RUOK = Are You OK?) https://www.ruok.org.au/

It’s a day when we’re encouraged to ask the people around us, “Are you ok?” Many people struggle with many different aspects of life. They may be finding relationships difficult. Finance might be a problem. They might be grieving the loss […]

September 10th, 2015 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, writing books | 12 comments

a well-earned day off!

I spent the weekend in the Blue Mountains, teaching Mountmellick to the Blue Mountains Group of the Embroiderers Guild NSW. We had a very lovely time together. Thanks to all the ladies for making me feel so very welcome!

Yesterday, because I worked all weekend, I took a day off and went to visit my […]

September 1st, 2015 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, writing books | Leave a comment

Fabric angle responses

Thanks to all those who responded to my question about fabric angle for needleweaving. Some replied by commenting on the post, others emailed and others posted on Facebook. It seems that A is the most common, which didn’t surprise me. Next was B, which I did find surprising, because I wondered if I was the […]

August 11th, 2015 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, embroidery musings, hardanger, writing books | Leave a comment

What’s on at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair?

In about 2 weeks I’ll be exhibiting at the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair. The fair runs from 17th-21st June, 9am – 4:30pm each day, at the Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island. This is the second year of the fair at Glebe Island, and most people agreed last year that the new venue […]

June 1st, 2015 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, how-to videos, Introducing..., stitch dictionary, writing books | Leave a comment

The big reveal – new book title and cover

The day is finally here! I really do apologise for being so infuriating this week, but hopefully you’ve enjoyed at least some of the anticipation and excitement!

Without further ado, here’s my announcement video. If you’re reading this post as an email, you can view the video using the following link: https://youtu.be/EozuvKkIpek

“Early-Style Hardanger: […]

May 17th, 2015 | Category: Early-Style Hardanger, hardanger, historical embroidery, Introducing..., writing books | 8 comments
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