Stitching Simply

I love this Saori woven scarf. The colours brighten any outfit. I beaded the ends to give it a bit of weight and interest. It was made ...

I am really enjoying my weaving , I had been using a rigid heddle for a long time and not being very adventurous until I met Kim from the S...

About six months ago I wrapped a cotton handkerchief around some leaves and hid it under a hedge near a path where I walk my dogs. Until to...

Today I have been rust dyeing.  This is a bundle of fabrics with some of my collection of rusty items wrapped up inside. I left this ...

I have given myself permission to play ! Sounds daft doesn't it but Carolyn Dube's free workshop does just that. Releasing the ...

My newfound love of embroidery led me to this great project started by Sarah 1  Year of Stitches There is a facebook page as well just...

To practice some more stitches and learn more about embroidery, I bought Rebecca Rinquist's great book.   I love it, the bonus was th...

The Creative Textiles course was held at    The Old Artroom in Swaffham. The Old Artroom Jane Clarke was our tutor and she made i...

For my creative Textiles city and guilds final piece I decided to make a fabric book. It all seemed a bit daunting at first but I soo...

“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands a...

I have nearly finished a City and guilds course in creative textiles, lots of work.. lots of fun. My chosen subject is lace, so I took a ...

Beautiful Antique doilies. An Inspiration Pack from The Ice Queen's shop. http://alteredbits.com/fiber-fabric-collage.p...

Love this idea, if I can find the link I'll post it.

Waiting on the Elderberries in my garden to ripen. Planning on making this wine. http://www.lowcostliving.co.uk/home-brewing/el...

Sunday was a day of rest and relaxation.  After a very good carvery and nut roast for me, my daughter and son in law (and Frankie of cour...

The stitching around this leaf appliqué has given great depth to the piece. This blue leaf came from another piece of upholste...

Walking through the woods is so beautiful, the air is clean and invigorating,  magic is all around and the peace is empowering. Cow...

The tattered sheet and some other random white cotton off cuts have been in my Indigo pot. The sun has been glorious and the fabric dyed ...