Hello Everyone Packing up for my away workshop this week reminded me that I had not yet posted on the Johannesburg workshop a few weeks ago. The class was hosted by Adrie Strong at Sew Heavenly in Johannesburg - we had a large class but the big, roomy shop easily catered for all our needs.… Continue reading Johannesburg Workshop
Hello everyone For those of you who did not manage to get a place on the Brisbane workshops in April 2012 I have agreed to do an additional workshop at All Threads Embroidery on Friday 6th April. It will be the level ALL butterfly workshop. There are still some places available, so if you would… Continue reading Brisbane workshop
Ok so I coulden't wait till next week to tell you that the kits are back! Due to popular request, I have produced 7 new kits that include a full colour step by step booklet, cotton satin fabric with printed outline, needle pack and a thread list which now has both DMC & Anchor +… Continue reading Kits Are Back!
Hello everyone I am getting ready to go on a trip to run a workshop in Port Elizabeth, Western Cape, South Africa. As always there is a lot to organise and prepare before I go, so of necessity this post will be short and sweet:) For those of you who have been requesting "portrait" style… Continue reading Charleston Project
Hello Everyone Everynow and then I stop and ask myself the question Do I enrich the lives of others, and then I think on it. As we approach Thanksgiving it reminds me how much I have to be grateful for and how blessed I am to be able to share the work that I love… Continue reading Smoother Shading
Hello Everyone This week I am posting about a subject that is very near and dear to my heart - something that I consider to be indispensible in the success of our needle painting embroidery, and that is light. I have proven the theory over and over again that it is virtually impossible to see… Continue reading Let There Be Light
Hello Everyone Don't have time to post this week so thought I would share with you a humorous incident and give you a laugh at my expense:) I believe forgetfulness is a common problem in our advancing years but I don't consider myself that "advanced" so obviously this is something that happens at all ages… Continue reading Google Thy self
Hello Everyone Back from a busy few days teaching in Johannesburg, South Africa and lots of correspondence/other to catch up on. What a wonderful class so receptive - we had fun and I think they learnt a lot (?) I know I did! Each class teaches me something new and helps to perfect future… Continue reading New Products
Hello Everyone Here in South Africa we have a wealth of embroidery talent - most of the recipients are a bit shy in coming forward so it tends to get hidden from the world. Today I am featuring some of the work of Gay Booysen from Kynsna, which is on the beautiful Garden Route in… Continue reading Local Talent
Hello Everyone Hope your week is going well where does the time go to, before we know it, Christmas will be upon us! Last week we discussed Linen fabric and this week continues with other fabric for embroidery. To read the full article click here FABRIC OTHER I have a few exciting additions to the product… Continue reading Product Updates & Christmas Shopping
