I bought my first embroidery machine secondhand approximately 16 years ago but never really used the machine for embroidery. I bought my current machine when I retired 4 years ago and thoroughly enjoy machine embroidery in my spare time. I currently own a Pfaff creative 4.5 We decorated the bedroom during the first lock down and… Continue reading Guest blog: Lock down Up-cycle
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Guest blog: Renaissance Fuchsia Tea Party
I began my project by combining, on my computer, selected designs from the Renaissance Fuchsia Collection and a single scallop from the May free design from Graced in Petals for the tray cloth, tea cosy, napkin and heat pad to keep the bottom of the tea pot cosy and protect the tray. Robson Anton Rayon… Continue reading Guest blog: Renaissance Fuchsia Tea Party
Guest blog: Why I love the Graced in Petals collection
I invited Pamela Cox to tell us all why she loves the Graced in Petals collection so much. Although I’ve been known to email Hazel every time she releases a new collection to tell her that “This is my favorite!” (I mean, they really are all amazing), there is one Graceful Embroidery Collection that has… Continue reading Guest blog: Why I love the Graced in Petals collection
Guest blog: Field of Poppies scarf
Growing up in a military family, my father was very patriotic, deeply admired and respected. Naturally I followed my father’s footsteps and served in the military. While in the military I met my husband. Now that we are retired, I wanted something more than the regular poppy we wear on our lapels during the armistice… Continue reading Guest blog: Field of Poppies scarf
Guest blog: A prayer quilt for Rosie
I have had my Bernina 780 for 2 years, but have only been doing machine embroidery for one year. I was watching Hazel’s You tube channel “Graceful Embroidery” where she embroidered her Romantic Crazy Quilt blocks. I have watched that series of tutorials over and over, wishing I could do something like that. So I… Continue reading Guest blog: A prayer quilt for Rosie
Guest Blog: Lucia’s Christening gown
My name is Kathy and I own an Ellure Plus. I have been machine embroidering for about 5 years. I’ve made christening gowns for each of my grandchildren. This gown was created for Lucia. I always start my project by deciding on an embroidery theme and stitching every selection in the design I chose that… Continue reading Guest Blog: Lucia’s Christening gown