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Hi everyone I know you are probably all busy preparing for Christmas.  I have the whole family coming out from overseas this year - we have not seen some of them in 12 years so it is a grand reunion! Just a reminder that the main ETSY shop will be closing next Friday 9th December… Continue reading Christmas Shut down

Hello everyone I have some news!  Firstly I am delighted to announce the opening of the new DIGITAL SHOP on Etsy as of today 24th November 2016. The shop can be found here: ETSY DIGITAL SHOP. SALE:  Secondly in keeping with the BLACK FRIDAY sales worldwide tomorrow there will be 50% off all downloads for… Continue reading Black Friday Sale

Hello everyone It is that time of year again and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.  With gratitude in mind I designed this little project  "Grateful Heart".  This design is a gift from me to you to say Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas! Lets take a… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Everyone Today is a momentous day for those of you in the USA - have been watching the elections with interest and know that some of you will be mourning and some of you celebrating?  If you need cheering up there is a new kit in stock - the cardinal bird and blossoms.  I… Continue reading Cardinal Bird

Hello everyone As promised this week we are going to talk about threads.  When I first started embroidery about 20 years ago we had a nice variation of threads on the market but now............ there are threads, threads and more threads!  Browsing the internet is TOO tempting and enticing - I have to say to… Continue reading Threads, Threads & More Threads

Hello everyone As the end of the year approaches I would like to discuss two subjects dear to every embroiderer's heart and that is Fabric & thread.  This week we are going to talk about FABRIC - which fabric is best for which type of embroidery, where to get it and how to use it. … Continue reading Fabric Talk

Hello everyone I hope this finds you well?  It is Spring here in Cape Town and the wild flowers are in full bloom, such a beautiful time of the year.  I know it is your Fall season overseas and you will be preparing for the upcoming winter and of course Halloween and Thanksgiving!  My apologies… Continue reading Spring News

Hello everyone Hope this finds you happy and well!  As per numerous requests the digital patterns for European Bee eater, Flowers in a teacup and Campagne landscape are now available in the Etsy shop.  You can click on the pictures below to access each one. Till next time have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching! … Continue reading Digital Patterns

It is world embroidery day today 30th July 2016.  People from all over the globe are going out into parks, gardens or meeting at venues to share and celebrate their love of stitching.  Why not join them or have your own private celebration by putting some time aside to stitch today.  While you stitch think… Continue reading World Embroidery Day