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‘How to’ guides for needlework stitches

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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SAL 39: Happy Dance….

Posted on December 7, 2020 by wybrow1966

Aaah, I had this all ready to post – but my brain has been such a scramble that I forgot all about it – sorry everyone! Yay, feeling very pleased with myself as I have finally finished my little blue … Continue reading →

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A better bit of bunting!

Posted on December 6, 2020 by wybrow1966

Fancy a bit of bunting and a little scrap busting all in one go? Having seen some lovely bunting on Instagram by https://www.instagram.com/katewebberdesigns/ I thought I would make some for some younger members of my extended family! I kept the … Continue reading →

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Nutcracker

Posted on November 28, 2020 by wybrow1966

I was going to make a second reindeer stocking, but decided to try something a little different. So this time I adapted a pattern, that I already had in a kit, for a little nutcracker. I worked him in goldwork … Continue reading →

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Rudolph is on his way…

Posted on November 7, 2020 by wybrow1966

I have been Christmas stitching again, trying to finish off some children’s stockings. I plan to have a goldwork reindeer on the front and the names of the children in goldwork on the back. That is the plan, but it … Continue reading →

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Goldwork initials

Posted on October 17, 2020 by wybrow1966

Getting some Christmas sewing out of the way this week and decided that I wanted to personalise some gifts. With that in mind I decided to try my hand at some goldwork lettering. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of … Continue reading →

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A bird in hand….

Posted on October 9, 2020 by wybrow1966

Yay, happy dance! I have been frantically stitching and have finally managed to finish the little goldwork parakeet, designed by Georgina Bellamy of That Embroidery Girl. It was a lovely design to work with similarities in techniques used in her robin … Continue reading →

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Feathered friends…

Posted on September 25, 2020 by wybrow1966

I have managed to do a little stitching on my goldwork parakeet  (designed by Georgina Bellamy of ‘That Embroidery Girl’) , The design was published in Inspirations magazine if you would also like to have a go. Last time I had … Continue reading →

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Birds of a feather…

Posted on September 19, 2020 by wybrow1966

So what is in the hoop today? Well I fancied starting something new and as I enjoyed making the gorgeous metal work robin (designed by Georgina Bellamy of ‘That Embroidery Girl’) , I thought I would try out her new parakeet … Continue reading →

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