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Exploring Non-Wool Embroidery Techniques
Today marked the end of a two-session class with the Royal School of Needlework, taught by the talented Amanda Raymel. The project, A Wheel of Blue Leaves, combines goldwork and surface embroidery to form a radiant, mandala-inspired design. As you… Continue reading
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Ink-Dreaming!
Lately, I’ve been busy planning for July and getting ready for upcoming classes, but amid the rush, I made time for some creative fun. I stitched up a few charming book covers: one for a travel journal, another to hold… Continue reading
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Happy Yellow Pocket
Three hundred years after Hannah Haines embroidered the original linen pocket with yellow silk in England (1718–1720), I set out to recreate her design—this time using yellow wool on linen. The original pocket, now held in the Victoria and Albert… Continue reading
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Finding Research Joy
I’ve been doing some digging on my own, and I’m really enjoying discovering old designs that I can bring to life today. It’s a way of honoring the creators who came before us and ensuring their legacy continues. So, on… Continue reading
