If you’re new to blackwork embroidery and looking for a fun and easy project to get started - this post is for you!
This ugly jumper design makes such cute ornaments and is the perfect way to get comfortable with the technique
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You voted for it so here it is! the Sunset Orca has been brought back from the halls of retired to designs to take up permanent residence as a free pattern right here
Thank you to all of my lovely Purple Rose Stitchers who cast their votes on which design to bring back via my newsletter last week, I couldn’t have decided without you!
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We all love a nice relaxing Christmas project to get us through the long dark evenings at this time of year right? Well I know I do at least!
This Cross Stitch and Blackwork Christmas tree design is the perfect project to keep by the sofa and pick up whenever you’re feeling crafty
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One of the new things I’ve decided to do in 2022 is share some my designs as free blog posts! I hope that this will not only act as a great resource for those wanting to learn embroidery but also will show you just what you’ll be getting if you decide to purchase one of my patterns or kits
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We all know the struggle of having to type in WiFi network names and passwords correctly, it can be such a faff! Well here’s a nice stitchy solution: QR codes
They can be scanned using most phones inbuilt cameras (or by using an app) and can provide a shortcut to automatically connect to a WiFi network! Turns out they’re super easy to turn into a cross stitch too…
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We all love to handmake Christmas items, I know I do!
So I thought to celebrate my Birthday today I would spread the love a bit and release these tiny Blackwork Christmas designs along with instructions on how to make them into your very own Christmas baubles!
A mini sampler pattern from a recent workshop!
I have written out exactly how to complete it, stitch by stitch.
As you work through this design, keep looking at the pattern grid and try to get the hang of counting it from there and then checking my instructions to see if you’re on track…
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