Victoria Falls
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well? We had a wonderful trip to the Victoria Falls to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday, and thought I would share some of the highlights with you. I have been...
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Following up on yesterday’s post of Victoria Falls. Thank you so very much to all of you for your kind offers to donate supplies to the group. It is heartwarming to see such thoughtfulness and the...
View ArticleOnline Donations
Good morning everyone, hope this finds you well this Monday morning. I know most of you are in the middle of summer overseas but we had snow yesterday and it is freezing! HELP CENTRE I have started...
View ArticleInspirations Magazine
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well and you are enjoying your summer holidays? It always gives me a little thrill when I receive the email that tells me my new issue of Inspirations magazine has...
View ArticleEmbroidery from Ireland
Hello everyone Hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer holidays? It never fails to amaze me how small the world has become through the inception of the internet, and how it allows us to...
View ArticleShop South Africa
Hello everyone hope this finds you well? This week I would like to address South African customer’s and clarify the order process for you. The prices are listed in US$ because the site can only...
View ArticlePDF Patterns
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well and enjoying your summer holidays? It has been freezing cold and raining with snow on the mountains here in the Cape, lovely weather for stitching! Digital...
View ArticleStretcher Frames
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well? This week I want to chat to you about stretcher frames versus hoops. While stitching the projects for the new book I have become increasingly frustrated with...
View ArticleNeedlepainting Tutorial
Hello everyone I am pleased to let you know that the long awaited Needlepainting Tutorial, Kingfisher & Flower is now available in the Embroidery shop. This is the first intensive embroidery...
View ArticleDouble sided Tape
Hello everyone Just a quickie to follow up on the use of double sided tape for Stretcher frames. Many of you have asked which type of tape to use and will the tape leave residue on the fabric. I use...
View ArticleImportant updates & changes
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well and happy? This week I would like to update you on changes to the online shop, and my business, going forward. The last 15 years has seen an exciting journey of...
View ArticleFloral Alphabet
Hello everyone Firstly a big thank you to all your lovely comments and kind words with regards to me downsizing the business – it is very much appreciated and you helped to put my mind at rest! The...
View ArticleClarifying Iron On Transfers
Hello Everyone Just a quickie to clarify what is included with the iron on transfers. Iron on transfer packs are available to compliment or in addition to the PDF pattern. They do not include colours...
View ArticleFiber talk
Hello everyone It was a pleasure to chat informally with Gary Parr of Fiber Talk last week. If you would like the inside scoop you can listen to the Podcast – it was aired yesterday on Fiber Talk and...
View ArticleGeisha Girl
Hello everyone Hope this finds you well? I am pleased to announce that Geisha Girl PDF pattern is now available in the shop. PDF Pattern Geisha Girl is a premium embroidery pattern, as a lot of time...
View ArticleCounterfeit Kits
Hello everyone I hope you had a great weekend and managed to get lots of stitching done? This week I have the unpleasant task of discussing copyright and counterfeit products. This is not something I...
View ArticleCopyright
Thank you all for your words of support. The offender has been contacted and asked to remove all content from their site and hopefully this will be resolved. This is not the first time this has...
View ArticleLimited Edition Geisha Print
Hello Everyone Hope you are having a lovely week? In response to requests for Geisha girl in print I am pleased to let you know that for a limited time only and whilst stocks last Geisha is available...
View ArticleAu Ver A Soie Silks
Frideh Bossner of Hand Embroidery Supplies in Australia messaged to say they have the full range of Au Ver A Soie d’alger silk in stock and they ship internationally. Thanks so much Frideh and thank...
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