Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Depending on what I am doing, I find a stitching podcast so relaxing and interesting to listen to.
Two of my favourite podcast’s are Stitchery Stories and Fibre Talk – they chat with stitcher and crafters from all around the world.
Stitchery Stories https://stitcherystories.com the best UK podcast covering a wide range of all forms of textiles and crafts .
Susan Weeks is the host and has been producing podcasts for years. Her passion is stitching, fibres, fabric, and creating ‘things’. Her paid job is ‘tech stuff’. Susan has a bright bubbly personality. Her podcasts are easy listening.
It was a sentimental trip down memory lane for me as Susan recently interviewed Floriane Schmitt who creates items with Canadian Smocking. My grandmother made many cushions in this technique and they were in pride of place in my mother’s ‘formal lounge room’.
Susan interviews interesting and diverse creative people. Look through her web site and you will also see that she offers great assistance for business’s managing ‘online tech stuff’
Fibre Talk by We Talk Fibre is another long running podcast, from the USA.
Gary and Beth are great hosts and share a wonderful, bright and informative conversations with their guests. Hear my interview with Fibre Talk on my web site.
https://wetalkfiber.com/category/podcasts/
May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
EGA are hosting Cyclamen as an Online Studio class.
Counted needlepoint stitches form the Tile in the centre of the design.
Small clumps of Cyclamen worked in 7mm silk ribbon feature on the four edges of the Tile.
This is the first of a Series of four designs in this format.
Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Embroidery Stitch Class
Do you live in southern Tasmania and would like to learn or refresh embroidery stitches?
Kerrilyn at A Stitch in Time, Sandy Bay has asked me to teach an embroidery stitch class.
We will work from the book, A-Z of Embroidery Stitches with a range of threads, stranded cotton (floss) perle cotton and Gumnut Yarns Poppies and Buds.
The concept of this class is that you write the name of the stitch and the type of thread and number of strands you stitch with, giving you an instant reference.
Some of the rows I have not completed so that you also have a reference to the format of creating the stitch.
For more information and to book visit: https://astitchintime.net.au/products/embroidery-stitches-class-2022?_pos=4&_sid=47f9c00be&_ss=r
Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sydney to Singapore 19th April to 3rd May 2020
For more information and to book visit: https://www.needleworktours.com.au/cruises/2020-cruise-1
The three projects I am offering are
- Fuchsias and Champagne
- Winter Garden with the option of working this piece as ‘Melted Snow’ i.e. in coloured threads – see sample partially stitched.
- Empresses Evening Out
Mar 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
This year I am going to indulge myself by working a piece just for me, and will share it with you as I progress.
I have a delicate Georgian chair that is in need of a new cover. As I really enjoy stitching our Eucalyptus and Tea Tree flowers they will be scattered over the seat along with Wattle and many other Native flowers. The photo shows the start of the planning stage, the basic design and some threads selected. Changes have been made already and I am sure more will happen as the piece progresses.
Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Camellias in silk ribbon adorn a small purse and Biscornu.
The background of needlepoint is repeated on both items. The small purse is stitched on 13 count canvas. The Biscornu (pincushion) is worked on 18 count interlocked canvas.
These two pieces are featured in the current issue of the ANG Needle Pointers Magazine USA.
Beads and Kreinik threads add sparkle to these two pieces.
The photo was taken with the late afternoon winter sun streaming thru the window. I am preparing to enjoy and evening out with friends, the Camellia purse will be used for the 1st time.
