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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....

Oh dear!

Sorry to say that I have not touched my SAL project over the last three weeks as things have been very hectic! Happy stitching. Please check out the other talented ladies below to see some lovely examples of work. We … Continue reading

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No progress!

Sorry to say that I have made no progress whatsoever on my SAL piece in the last three weeks and it remains as it did… Please check out the other talented ladies below to see some lovely examples of work. … Continue reading

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SAL 70: Feathers are everywhere!

Another three weeks has flown past and we are nearly at the end of January! I have made a little progress on my SAL project , the little peacock sewing etui designed by Jenny Adin-Christie. All the large tail feathers are … Continue reading

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Pick up a Penguin….

I have found another gorgeous 3D goldwork design by Georgina Bellamy of  @thatembroiderygirl . The pattern and instructions can be found in ‘Passion for Needlework’ published by @inspirationsstudios . As always they provide a good set of instructions with lots of diagrams included, … Continue reading

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SAL 69: A little progress

Happy New Year to everyone – where did the last year go? Time just seems to fly past (I think it is a sign of age!). Despite all the promises of working hard on my SAL project , the little peacock … Continue reading

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SAL68: No tail to tell!

Another three weeks have passed since I last posted my progress on I the little peacock sewing etui designed by Jenny Adin-Christie and since then I have been busy Christmas sewing – so no time to work on my SAL. … Continue reading

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Sal 67:the tale of the tail

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!

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

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

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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