Category Archives: Sew What

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SAL 54: What next?

Posted on December 19, 2021 by wybrow1966

Hi everyone, another 3 weeks have flown by and I am posting this just in time. Having finished the first little ballerina mouse embroidery, designed by Jenny McWhinney, I have decided to continue the series. Here is the next little … Continue reading →

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Can you have too many pincushions?

Posted on October 31, 2021 by wybrow1966

I wanted a fun, quick little project to fill a couple of hours that could also be given away as a gift. So I decided to make a little (or rather big) deluxe pincushion. The pattern is by Heidi Staples … Continue reading →

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Ribbon work….

Posted on August 17, 2021 by wybrow1966

I just love the start of a new project – it is filled with so much promise. My latest project was the Spring Needle Roll designed by Tanya Haines of ‘The Common Thread’. It is a ribbon work project, something … Continue reading →

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SAL 50: ballet shoes

Posted on August 15, 2021 by wybrow1966

I have had more time to sew in the last few weeks, as it is the school holidays, Yay! That said, I have been carrying on with other projects as well as my SAL project. But here is where I … Continue reading →

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Posing pouch….

Posted on August 2, 2021 by wybrow1966

I just love sewing swaps as the people you send to really appreciate the time and work put in to each gift. Here is a WIP pouch that I made for a swap recently. I found a heart block for … Continue reading →

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SAL 49: Making a start…

Posted on July 25, 2021 by wybrow1966

Hi everyone, another 3 weeks has flown by and the summer holidays are here! So, I have finally made a start on my little ballerina mouse embroidery, designed by Jenny McWhinney. The design has been pre-printed on a linen fabric … Continue reading →

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Happy Dance!

Posted on May 23, 2021 by wybrow1966

Yay! I finally managed to finish my little blue wren etui, designed by Jenny Adin-Christie, It has been a long time in the making, challenging with lots of new techniques to learn – but great fun too! The kit was … Continue reading →

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Turtle Power

Posted on March 14, 2021 by wybrow1966

I have managed to do a little stitching on my goldwork turtle (designed by Georgina Bellamy of ‘That Embroidery Girl’) , The design was published in a new book called ‘Passion for Needlework’ published by @inspirationsstudios if you would also like to … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Turtle

Posted on February 21, 2021 by wybrow1966

Just loved this design by Georgina Bellamy of  @thatembroiderygirl . The pattern and instructions can be found in a lovely book called ‘Passion for Needlework’ published by @inspirationsstudios . They are a good introduction to anyone interested in 3D goldwork embroidery and … Continue reading →

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SAL 40: Mossy bank

Posted on December 27, 2020 by wybrow1966

Hello everyone, I do hope you have all managed to enjoy Christmas. Ours was very quiet – just the two of us (and dog), but it was also quite relaxing as there was no pressure to entertain or get in … Continue reading →

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