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Category Archives: Stitch-a-long
The Seaside Quilt HQAL
Over the last week I’ve managed to find a nice routine with my hand-quilting, I’m using a large lap hoop and I can nicely sit with it whilst watching TV on an evening with my OH. Three weeks ago I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Stitch-a-long
Tagged Hand-quilting, Patchwork Katy, The Seaside Quilt
9 Comments
Stitch-a-Garden
Just before Christmas I fell for a series of on line classes by Nicki Franklin of The Stitchery. I’d admired her work for quite a while on instagram, she does beautiful, pretty embroideries of flowers, country scenes, cottages…this was an … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Garden, Stitch-a-long, Workshops
Tagged embroidery, gardening, Stitch-a-Garden, The Stitchery
8 Comments
Peppermint Purple SAL
I’ve made pretty good progress with my blackwork over the last couple of weeks, it’s surprising how much you can do when you focus on something! Three weeks ago I was still stitching the blocks in the lake, trying to … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells, Derwentwater, Peppermint Purple
14 Comments
Making a Mark
Painting is not my forte, my mum was a brilliant artist which is not always a help! I’ve got two textile workshops on the go at the moment, both of which required paint! This was my cutting out table earlier … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long, Workshops
Tagged embroidery, painting textiles, Stitch a garden, The Stitchery
7 Comments
Seaside Quilt HQAL
It’s six weeks since I last shared my progress with the Seaside Quilt, a design from the book of the same name by Kathryn Whittingham of Patchwork Katy. I completely forgot to do a post on Boxing Day! Last time … Continue reading
Peppermint Purple SAL
Since I finished my Jacquie Magic Needle-case I’ve been mulling over whether to start a new project I have several in the pipeline!) or whether to finish something first. I put my sensible hat on for once and I’m going … Continue reading
Jacquie Needlecase SAL
It’s happy dance time, though it nearly wasn’t as I was stitching until about 11pm last night to get it finished. This morning I managed to press it of sorts to make it look a little neater. Three weeks ago … Continue reading
Posted in cross-stitch, embroidery, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, Faby Reilly Designs, Jacquie SAL, needle-case, Stumpwork embroidery
23 Comments
Peppermint Purple SAL
I got a bit behind with my blackwork SAL, this is the one designed by Peppermint Purple with a block released each week, There is a recommended colour scheme which is rather nice, but I decided in January to make … Continue reading
Jacquie Needlecase SAL
It’s getting quite exciting now with the Jacquie needlecase, we’ve got to the putting it together bit! Three weeks ago I was just about to start making wings for my dragonfly… The wings are made by over-stitching wire onto organza, … Continue reading
Posted in cross-stitch, embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged cross-stitch, Faby Reilly Designs, Jacquie SAL, Stumpwork embroidery
12 Comments
Seaside Quilt HQAL
I got myself organised this week with my seaside quilt so I’ve made pretty good progress. This is the quilt from the book by Kathryn Whittingham, she’s the designer of the gorgeous Cottage Garden quilt which I made last year, … Continue reading
Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Stitch-a-long
Tagged applique, Kathryn Whittingham, Quilting, seaside, The Seaside Quilt, Yorkshire
18 Comments


