Author Archives: wybrow1966

About wybrow1966

My name is Deborah, and my earliest recollection of being creative is learning how to smock at primary school. We had a wonderful, white-haired lady who came in once a week to teach the 'girls' how to sew. I am not sure what the boys got up to during this time - but I never once felt as though I was missing out on anything. Now, as a primary teacher, I often give up evenings to teach enthusiastic children how to embroider. I am now just about to embarked into the world of blogging. Who knows if anyone will be interested, or if I can even keep it up. But here goes....

Sal 67:the tale of the tail

Posted on November 20, 2022 by wybrow1966

The leaves have dropped and there is definitely a chill in the air as we head into winter – not to mention the fading light. Another three weeks have passed since I last posted my progress on I the little … Continue reading →

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Seeing double!

Posted on October 9, 2022 by wybrow1966

Autumn is upon us and the leaves are starting to turn and fall – where does the time go? Another three weeks have passed since I last posted my progress on I the little peacock sewing etui designed by Jenny … Continue reading →

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SAL65: A tall tail

Posted on September 18, 2022 by wybrow1966

Hello everyone, it has been a busy three weeks but I have The little peacock sewing etui below is designed by Jenny Adin-Christie and this was where I was up to the last time I had sewn the inner potion … Continue reading →

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SAL 64: A little progress

Posted on August 28, 2022 by wybrow1966

So I this is the post that I thought I had scheduled to post three weeks ago whilst I was on holiday – but unfortunately I must have done something wrong and when I got home it was still in … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Octopus

Posted on July 29, 2022 by wybrow1966

Well it has been along time since I have posted on my goldwork module for the RSN certificate – to tell the truth I lost all enthusiasm for the project during lockdown. But I have slowly started to make some … Continue reading →

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Posing pouch

Posted on July 24, 2022 by wybrow1966

I joined a sewalong on IG hosted by Larisa of @stitchingnotes and Irina of @nordicrafter. The end product was a surprise, only being revealed a section at a time. It was super fun and we finally ended up with a … Continue reading →

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A tall tail….

Posted on July 18, 2022 by wybrow1966

Ooops! Sorry everyone but I missed the posting date. I have made a little progress on the little peacock sewing etui below which was designed by Jenny Adin-Christie. Last time you saw it, it looked like this……… Now I have … Continue reading →

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SAL 62: A new start…

Posted on June 26, 2022 by wybrow1966

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. I have decided to go with a completely new project for the SAL – it includes lots of different elements and the 3D aspect that I have been missing. The little peacock … Continue reading →

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Beetle mania….

Posted on June 12, 2022 by wybrow1966

Just had to start (and finish) the second little kit that I bought from Mother Eagle Arts (https://linktr.ee/mother_eagle_arts) . This time a stag beetle which is one of the UK’S largest beetle. It is often found in the south of … Continue reading →

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Happy Ballet dancing!

Posted on June 5, 2022 by wybrow1966

Hello everyone, so this week is my Happy Dance, as I have finished the second little mouse in a series by JennyMcWhinney designs, that will be turned into some super cute bunting. So last time my mouse looked like this….. … Continue reading →

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