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Category Archives: Stitch-a-long
Flower Lattice Stitch-a-long 14
It’s three weeks since I last showed you my ribbon and stumpwork flower lattice, I’ve actually worked pretty hard on it in that time and (for the first time, I think!) I can say I’ve even impressed myself with my … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Di van Niekerk, Flower Lattice, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Stumpwork embroidery
26 Comments
Lizzie Stitching Wallet Part 4
My Lizzie Stitching Wallet is looking very pretty. This is a stitch-a-long by Faby Reilly, so every one or two weeks we get the next section of the pattern as the design is gradually revealed to us. Last week we … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, embroidery, Faby Reilly Designs, Lizzie Stitching Wallet
19 Comments
Flower Lattice Stitch-a-long 13
It’s three weeks since I posted about my stumpwork and ribbon embroidery and I’m pleased to say I’ve made pretty good progress. It probably helped that this is one of my favourite diamonds in the embroidery! This is where I … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Di van Niekerk, Flower Lattice, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Stumpwork embroidery
33 Comments
Lizzie Stitching Wallet Part 3
About a month a go I signed up for Faby Reilly’s Lizzie Stitching Wallet stitch-a-long. I was planning to make a stitching wallet of some kind anyway as I think it will be useful for Skipton Embroidery Guild days. This … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, embroidery, Faby Reilly Designs, Lizzie Stitching Wallet
26 Comments
My Lizzie Stitching Wallet Homework
I’ve managed to finish this weeks homework for the Lizzie Stitching Wallet stitch-a-long in plenty of time. This SAL is being organised by Faby Reilly, I’ve stitched a few of her cross-stitch designs now as I really like her style. … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, Faby Reilly Designs, Lizzie Stitching Wallet
24 Comments
Lizzie Stitching Wallet SAL
A few weeks ago I signed up for a stitch-a-long with Faby Reilly. I’ve stitched a few of her designs as I love her style, so when I saw she was starting a stitch-a-long for a sewing wallet I signed … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, Faby Reilly Designs, Lizzie Stitching Wallet
15 Comments
Flower Lattice Stitch-a-long 12
It’s three weeks since I last posted about my flower lattice, I haven’t spent as much time as I wanted on it as I’ve been concentrating on catching up with my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, finishing a little hardanger … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Di van Niekerk, embroidery, Stumpwork embroidery
35 Comments
Bilberries for Tea with Lizzie
I finished my Bilberry Sampler just in time to start my Lizzie Stitching Wallet tomorrow! I started this sweet little sampler last month on the train back from Denman College, it’s a mini kit I bought at the Knitting and … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Bilberry Sampler, cross-stitch, Faby Reilly Designs, Lizzie Stitching Wallet
19 Comments
Bilberry Sampler and a new stitch-a-long!
I started a mini sampler last month, I’d popped it in my bag when I went to Denman College just in case I had a few spare moments! I started it on the train on the way home, but until … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged embroidery, Faby Reilly Designs, Hardanger, Lizzie Stitching Wallet, Stitch-a-long
5 Comments
Stitch-a-long 11
Well it’s three weeks since I last posted about my Lattice Flower embroidery. It’s a silk ribbon embroidery and stumpwork project designed by Di Van Niekirk. I’ve made good progress this month, albeit over only about three nights maximum. This … Continue reading


