Author: trishburr

Hello everyone Hope all is good with you? This week I am delighted to let you know that the long awaited Save The Rhino pattern is now available as a PDF for download. This is a Whitework with Colour design, stitched in a variety of stitches to create texture and interest. SAVE THE RHINO The… Continue reading Save The Rhino

Hello everyone Hope you are doing well? This week I wanted to let you know that the Art of Shading Classes, Level 1, 2 and 3 have been updated and are now available for purchase. The original classes were created during Covid lockdown, and as many businesses had closed down and shipping had come to… Continue reading Updated Classes

Hello everyone, hope you have had a good week and looking forward to the weekend! Cosmo Introductory Packs The Cosmo floss packs are finally available and in the shop. There are six limited edition thread packs with 12 skeins of Cosmo floss in each: Golden Wheat, Blue Lagoon, Red Camellia, Moody Blues, Leafy Greens, Lavender.… Continue reading Cosmo Floss

Hello everyone Happy New Year! Hope that you had a wonderful festive season and that 2023 brings everything you hope for. The shop is open and there are a few new items and changes to start off the new year, so read on: Majestic Kudu. For fans of Whitework with colour, there is a extraordinary… Continue reading Happy New Year

Hello everyone. The end of the year is rapidly approaching and my family arrive from the UK next week, so lots to do! The online shop will be closing for the Christmas holidays on Monday 5th December and will re-open on 5th January 2023, so if you are looking for a pattern to stitch over… Continue reading Shop Closure

Hello everyone. Hope you are doing well? I know it is a busy time for many of you with the holidays and Christmas approaching, so I am not going to tempt you to start a new project but rather I am going to address something that many of you have written in about and that… Continue reading Satin Stitch

Hello everyone Hope you are doing well? I have been stitching up a storm during our winter months and have some news to share with you. New Book I have been working on a new book for the last two years which was originally due to be released in November 2022. Unfortunately, the Publishers are… Continue reading What’s New This Month

Hello everyone Hope alls well with you? This week we are going to address two reader's questions: Question One Charli Wallace asked "How do you maintain good posture while stitching to avoid back or neck pain?" Answer Here are some helpful ideas to avoid neck and shoulder pain whilst stitching. Sit in a comfortable chair. … Continue reading Your Questions Answered

Hello everyone I hope you have had a wonderful summer holidays and are managing to keep cool. Here in Cape Town it is winter and chilly - bet you cant imagine that right now? The shop has re-opened and the following items are back in stock: Cosmo Special Thread Collection This is a limited edition,… Continue reading Shop Open