We are a friendly lot, we vintage textile obsessives. I got to know Riva online when she asked me to do her the favour of snaffling something from a charity shop. An embroidery that I had spotted and posted on my Facebook page. Of … Continue reading
I do love a bit of creative upcycling. There is nothing dearer to my heart than someone who, using their creativity and talent, manages to turn the old and discarded into something new and beautiful. And quite frankly, you can’t get any more beautiful upcycling … Continue reading
What is it about vintage embroideries that make them so appealing? Is it the bright colours, the exuberant, usually floral, designs? Well, yes. It is. They just make my heart sing. I know the amount of work involved in them. I’ve … Continue reading
I love umbellifers. In case you don’t know what umbellifers are, they’re a family of plants with long stems and flowers forming clusters called umbels. From frothy cow parsley to towering giant hogweed, I love ’em all. Both whilst they’re … Continue reading
It’s great to finally get properly reacquainted with hand embroidery. After weeks of adding examples of other people’s inspirational stitching to my stitchery witchery pinterest board, I’ve got going with a bit of stitchery of my own. I find that … Continue reading
Anyone remember paint by numbers kits? I used to love them. I was reminded of them when I came across these embroidery kits by Nancy Nicholson. The kits are sort of a stitchy version of paint by numbers, including fabric … Continue reading