Hello everyone I am hoping to have the new book completed by the end of the month, it has been hard work and am looking forward to showing you a sneak preview. My (nice) husband is paying for me and my youngest daughter to go on a train trip for 3 days from Pretoria to… Continue reading Cayce Zavaglia Miniature Embroidery
Hello everyone I must apologise for the lack of blogging lately - my book deadline is due end of this month and I have a heap of work to do before it sails across the seas to Australia! I have a wonderful interview lined up with Cayce Zavaglia who has kindly given us some insights… Continue reading Book Deadline
Hello Everyone This is a quick hello to let you know I have not forgotten about you - work is progressing steadily on the new book and taking up my every waking hour! In 2011 I did an interview with Cayce Zavaglia. Cayce was originally an oil painter but when her first child was born… Continue reading Realistic Embroidered Portraits
Hello everyone Apologies for not having been in touch lately, I have not forgotten you but am working on a new book and the deadline is imminent, so forgive me if I dont post as often in the next few weeks. For many years I have been fascinated with the work of Mical Aloni. Mical… Continue reading The Embroideries of Mical Aloni
Hello everyone A new design Finches & Apple Blossoms has been added to the vintage miniature range and is now available as a kit from the Etsy shop. These endearing little birds with fluffed up feathers are reproduced from vintage postcard illustrations by Raphael Tuck & Sons 1920. … Continue reading Finches & Apple Blossoms
Hello Everyone Please take note that in January 2013 the backing fabric for the miniature kits was discontinued and an article posted stating that the price of the kit had been adjusted accordingly: you can find the article here. The kit instructions originally instructed for you to use a backing fabric but I later decided… Continue reading Backing Fabric in Miniature kits
This week I am continuing with the series on Miniature embroidery, we will be discussing threads. Having tried numerous thread brands over the years I can in all confidence say that DMC/Anchor stranded cotton are the best threads to use for needle painting in general. They provide the right combination of sheen for a natural,… Continue reading Threads For Miniature Embroidery
Hello everyone I am pleased to announce the arrival of 3 new designs of people and portraits. Two miniatures and one Vintage Lady as shown below - these kits are available from my ETSY SHOP. I have used a fine polyester thread for outlining and minute details such as facial features on the miniature designs. … Continue reading New Designs
Last week we talked about miniature embroidery, what it is, and its origins. As promised we are going to talk about the materials needed, i.e. fabric, threads, needles and hoops. This week I would like to talk about fabric. Fabric is an important if not essential ingredient to the success of your embroidery - here… Continue reading Fabric For Miniature Embroidery
For some years I have wanted to try my hand at working miniature pieces of needle painting embroidery, and as you know this has become a passion of mine in the last year. You may ask why………….? What is the difference between miniature embroidery and a small piece of embroidery? What exactly is a miniature… Continue reading Whats To Love About Miniature Embroidery?
