Tag Archives: machine embroidery
A guest blog: A Table scarf by Pamela Cox
A “Perfect Storm” of inspiration hit me as I cleaned out some attic boxes. In one, I found this large gauze-weight fabric sack probably used to store pads from an old dining room table. It just begged to be made … Continue reading
How the Cassandra’s White Work collection can be used
I am often asked for suggestions on how to use my designs. As I digitize each individual design I try to imagine how it can be used, so in this post I will share some ideas on some of the … Continue reading
An update on my Epic 2
My Husqvarna Epic 2 has been keeping me busy for well over a year now, which is probably why I have not got around to sharing my opinions and experiences on this machine. Firstly I have to say that it … Continue reading
Guest blog: Lock down Up-cycle
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Embroidery Angel
My ever popular Celtic and Christmas angels have one failing. When created as stand alone angels their backs are a little untidy. A while back I decided that my next Angel would have a few accessories which would solve that … Continue reading
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Guest blog: Creating the Paisley Pastel Dreams Quilt
My beloved Husband of 54 years passed away suddenly as lock down started and I was completely isolated from family and friends. As a means of coping I decided on the challenge of a quilt – because of my fabric … Continue reading
Getting back to embroidery during the pandemic
It seems that many machine embroidery enthusiasts are prone to taking a break from embroidery for a time and require some inspiration to plug in their machines, hoop up some fabric and get embroidering again. Maybe this is the result … Continue reading
A re-blog: embroidering applique orchids
I have two all time favourite flowers, orchids are grown inside my home and fuchsias grow outside in my garden and many of the tender ones are over wintered in my greenhouse. It took me a long time to finally … Continue reading
A re-blog: Celtic Claddagh with applique ivy leaves
Adding some dimension to embroidery can be a challenge but I have tried to make it as easy as possible with the designs which have this option. A little practice may be advisable to perfect the technique, but when you … Continue reading