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Tag Archives: blackwork
Dancing Round Catbells SAL
I can’t quite believe it’s been two whole weeks since I last posted, I’ve been doing a lot of stitching but issues at home have meant I’ve had little time for posting, so I’ve a few posts to write over … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Peppermint Purple 2021 SAL, Stitch-a-long
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, Artworks, blackwork, Catbells
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Peppermint Purple SAL
Well I’ve started my border, and now I’ve decided which border pattern to use it’s moving on fairly quickly. This blackwork pattern is last years free SAL from Peppermint Purple, Claire (the designer) did suggest a lovely colourway but I … Continue reading
Peppermint Purple SAL
Ever felt you have too many projects on the go? Well that’s me at the moment, it’s a good job I have these three weekly reporting in posts to keep me on track! Three weeks ago I was working my … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells, Peppermint Purple
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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
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Peppermint Purple SAL
It’s three weeks since I last shared my progress on my Peppermint Purple blackwork. This is the free SAL that Claire from Peppermint Purple has kindly published for at least the last two years. She gives layout options and colour … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Peppermint Purple 2021 SAL, Serendipity
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells
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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
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
Peppermint Purple SAL
I spent a lovely few days last week in the Lake District with my daughter Helen. We walked during the day and as usual I had a little sewing with me to do in the evenings. I managed a bit … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Peppermint Purple 2021 SAL
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells
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Peppermint Purple SAL
I’ve just caught up with the Peppermint Purple SAL, this is a blackwork sampler stitch-a-long which lasts all year, one block a week, we have just completed week 30! I find it easier to do several at a time as … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells
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Peppermint Purple SAL
One of the embroidery projects I’m doing at the moment is a blackwork SAL by Peppermint Purple. It’s a freebie which lasts all year, one block each week. Rather than using her suggested colours I’m making life tricky by creating … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Peppermint Purple 2021 SAL, Stitch-a-long
Tagged #peppermintpurpleSAL, blackwork, Catbells
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