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Category Archives: Stitch-a-long
Violets SAL
Three weeks ago I had just finished my phenology wheel. I also mentioned a BIG project I wanted to do, which intrigued several of you! Well I’m not starting it just yet as with my sensible hat on, I need … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Caroline Zoob, Crafts, embroidery, Sewing, violets
8 Comments
Foragers Journal HQAL
I’ve been a busy bee over the last three weeks, we’ve had visitors this week but luckily I managed a fair bit of stitching on my Foragers journal before all the prep began. In fact, I am actually up to … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long, Textile Books
Tagged embroidery, Fabric Books, Foragers Journal, Hand quilting
3 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
I’m managing to keep up to date with my phenology wheel, last time I posted my progress I had just finished stitching clematis for August… You can just see on the photo above my markings for September in Frixion pen. … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity, embroidery, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Crafts, echinacea, embroidery, phenology wheel, sewing, stitching
11 Comments
Foragers Stitch Journal HQAL
I’m slowly catching up with my foragers journal, this is a monthly stitch-a-long by Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Towards the end of each month I get a little parcel through the post with everything I need for that month, fabric, … Continue reading
Phenology Wheel SAL
It’s three weeks since I shared my phenology wheel. This is a challenge piece from Skipton Stitchers, my stitching group. We can stitch what we like in each month, abstract or pictorial, I’m stitching flowers from my garden and the … Continue reading
Posted in Serendipity, Garden, embroidery, Stitch-a-long, Skipton Stitchers
Tagged garden, embroidery, clematis, Skipton Stitchers, stitching, phenology wheel
9 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
I’ve finally managed to catch up with my phenology wheel, this is a group challenge from my stitch group, Skipton Stitchers. I was behind before I went on holiday over for six weeks having decide to do rather a lot … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Garden, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged brunnera, Crafts, embroidery, foxgloves, peony, phenology wheel, Roses, sewing
9 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
Last time I shared my progress with my phenology wheel was at the beginning of May, I had just started stitching catkins for February so I was already behind! The French knots were taking forever, not helped by the fact … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged catkins, embroidery, french knots, phenology wheel, primroses, SAL, Stitch-a-long, stitching
10 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
Well I’ve still not finished my catkins, I have made a little progress but life has got in the way over the last few weeks. This retirement lark is pretty busy!! Three weeks ago I had started the catkins… I … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged catkins, embroidery, phenology wheel
5 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
This year Skipton Stitchers are doing phenology wheels as a group project. I was delighted when this was suggested as I’ve been toying with the idea of stitching one for a couple of years. A phenology wheel is a circular … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Skipton Stitchers, Stitch-a-long
Tagged catkins, embroidery, flowers, gardening, nature, phenology wheel, Spring, stitching flowers and grasses
15 Comments
Phenology Wheel SAL
Three weeks ago I gave you a peek of my new project, a phenology wheel. These are illustrated records of the year, usually of nature, in a wheel pattern. If you google them you’ll see lots of examples. I’ve wanted … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged art, catkins, Crafts, embroidery, nature, phenology wheel, seasons, sewing, Snowdrops, writing
9 Comments


