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Yes that is right I am having a Christmas in July special in my Etsy store and to say thanks to all my special readers you get 50% off all sewing and stitching patterns.

These are just a few of the patterns available......

You will need a special code though so write this one down.......

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Just enter the coupon code at checkout and you will receive the 50% discount.

Click here to find all the patterns and start shopping!

Feel free to share the code with your stitchy friends.



More Hoop-la

A few more finished tapesty hoops....

These are based on Lichenstein paintings.  I think I stitched these about 12 years ago. I really like how they look in the hoops.

'Marilyn' based on a Warhol picture and Audrey which is one of my own patterns.

My challenge now is to actually create patterns for all of them as back then I drew straight onto the canvas with black marker and then 'coloured in' with stitches. This could take a lot of time and patience and strong coffee. Audrey has hundreds of stitches....

I do like how I have actually sewed on her pearls. Sometimes I look back on my old work and cringe but I still really like all these ones!

Finally finished....embroidery hoops

So I am getting serious about finishing my projects and doing something with all my completed tapestries and today I set myself the task of completing four and here they are...

Two from a vintage Semco tapestry canvas and....

Two of my own retro pattern designs stitched about 10 years ago...eeeek!!

I love using embroidery hoops to frame them because as a lot of the tapestries are only half done I can just frame the finished bits!

Guess what has been hiding...

in this crumpled paper bag for the past 12 years.....

...Lady Penelope and Parker...

Poor old things they have been rolled up for so long they are feeling unloved. I do unroll them often to say Hi and I always think 'I must do something with you'.

The trouble is I spent so long stitching them on seriously small tapestry canvas and I like the end result so much I am scared to ruin it. I guess I should just have it framed.....

What do you think?

Meet my little Woodland House

After a bit of frantic stitching whenever the kiddies have been asleep or engrossed with the TV (yes I am one of 'those' Mums!) I have finished my latest project. Here it is in a few pieces...

Now I had planned to document how I sewed it together but quite frankly I just about turned myself inside trying to stitch it so taking photos along the way didn't quite happen.

I am really pleased with my little house although I wish I was better at taking photos because it does look better in person....

Next up is a needlebook in a similar theme and a Gingerbread house.

What are you crafting this weekend?

I heart Orla Kiely

I love all things Orla Kiely but my budget has so far only stretched to a notebook and a magazine file oh and I did splurge on a Duvet cover - the one with the orange cars which I adore. But take a look at these....



Orla cupcakes! Just far too gorgeous to eat but aren't they divine.

They are from Nibble & Scoff cakes and you can find their facebook page here.

More Embroidery Hoop love

Now we all know how obsessed I am with all things embroidery hoopish so it is no surprise that this idea tickled my fancy...





A fabric wall pocket. Check out Abernathy Crafts for the full no sew tutorial to make your very own.

I think I need one for my shopping list. I will add it to my must do one day tutorial list!