Needlework designs and delights
There I was, just stitching on a quaker, and this little critter came along and photo-bombed it! Known for their photogenic quality (and tendency to photo-bomb), Quokkas are sometimes called “the world’s happiest animal”, and I felt it was my way of just giving everyone a hug… I had this idea some years ago (I…
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Those antique birds – I just can’t stop stitching them! I wanted to introduce you to my newest feathered friend, this little one, surrounded by a magnificent wreath of flowers. I think it’s a cardinal – but perhaps the original stitcher took some license with the colouring – what do you think? I’ve been collecting…
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While I was preparing for the most recent Stitching in the Mountains Retreat, I was considering patterns that would fit our theme of scent. After some to-ing and fro-ing, I remembered my Great Aunt (Auntie Pam, we called her), who had a beautiful kumqat tree in a big, fancy pot, right by her front door.…
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One of the great joys of my work has been finding good people to work with – and Cottage Garden Threads are one of my favourite collaborators and friends. As an early champion of their beautiful threads (and an explorer of the innovative things we stitchers can do with them!), it’s heartwarming to see how…
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So many people have stitched and enjoyed “In the library” – it’s been such a joy to connect with other readers all over the world. I always intended to create another piece, and this one celebrates gardeners and plant lovers. I’m particularly thinking of my mother, who makes things bloom, and my sister, who makes…
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Alphabet blocks return! I’m so happy to create the two new blocks in my alphabet blocks series. I just loved my A & B blocks done a few years ago and always intended to do the entire alphabet. But with so many things on my plate, they kept getting pushed aside. But no longer! In…
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Adapted from an antique, and my birthday exclusive Many of you remember “Echoes of a Garden Past” from last year, which I released as a special birthday exclusive. I’ve seen so many beautiful people stitching it (and a couple of finishes!) and I’m so glad to hear how much you’re enjoying such a special piece.…
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Summer 2024 retreat recap and Winter 2025 retreat announcement! Our Summer retreat was such a joy – Lisa from Paddock Lane Designs and I had such fun putting on our latest retreat, held again at the gorgeous Glenella in Blackheath. I am truly humbled by the creativity and kind heart of all the attendees, both…
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Mojo Stitches 