Have a Cuppa 4, my video this week contains some exciting news about my next book and I show people how to work a bullion knot. I know many people have problems with this stitch, so I decided to share my tips on how to do them. Of course I …
This week in a short video, I am offering my viewers a few tips on thread choice and the importance of varying your threads in your design. The other topic I touch on is responding to your fabric with stitches. Also as a quick reminder next week I’m teaching at …
I have started to share my stitching process on You Tube. I am thinking in terms of making slower chatty videos where I imagine people will be stitching a little with half an eye on what I am doing. I know I do a lot of stitching in front of …
When you are next wanting some quiet time, skip the doom scrolling on social media and instead visit the Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery website hosted by Goldsmiths College, University of London. The collection was founded by Constance Howard and Audrey Walker in the 1980’s. It is still …
Ever wonder how I take the most basic stitches—like Straight stitch, Chain stitch, Buttonhole, Herringbone, Cretan, or Chevron stitch—and make them look completely different? I’ve spent years exploring how far a “simple” stitch can go and I share it in this class. Big news—I’ll be one of the instructors at …
This is just a quick heads up to say that CherMyArt has generously reviewed my book Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery on Youtube. It’s very complimentary and a great flick through. Thanks Cher! Also as a bit of news particularly for anyone that will be going through TAST withdrawls, next …
With TAST just around the corner I thought I would answer a question I am often asked. What fabrics can I use for hand Embroidery? If you have ever wondered you may find this video informative.
