Winter 2026: Google ended its email subscription service in 2021. I believe I've found a replacement, but haven't had time to test it. I have been stitching a little bit here and there and have some posts ready for when the email subscription is active again. Fingers crossed, I'll have time to rouse this blog out of its dormancy sometime in 2026.

09 June 2018

Just Another Burr-d

Inspirations issue 69 contained a lovely surprise: a Trish Burr bird. The project is called Robin--a deceptively simple name for an elegant study of a beautiful little bird.

Detail of thread painted robin's head. (Robin by Trish Burr (Inspirations))

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25 May 2018

Une Capucine Magnifique

The Catherine Laurençon project Capucines is done. It's gorgeous...and so lively!

Thread painted embroidered nasturtiums detail. (Catherine Laurencon Capucines (Inspirations))

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11 May 2018

Bold Orange-y Goodness

If I didn't like orange I'd be in big trouble with the Laurençon nasturtiums. I can't say that orange is my favourite colour, but it is certainly a fun shade to stitch with.

This is the palette for the flowers. It seems rather tame in the photo, but not when stitched. Get ready for some vibrant embroidery!

An orange colour palette for the needlepainted nasturtiums. (Catherine Laurencon Capucines (Inspirations))

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04 May 2018

Beading Around in Circles

The green Wild Child tendrils are done and they are magnificent!

Both green beaded tendrils are shown completed. (Wild Child Japanese Bead Embroidery by Mary Alice Sinton)

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20 April 2018

Spring Capucines

Several months ago I started a project by Catherine Laurençon called Capucines. After a strong start, various events took over my life and I haven't had much time to work on these lovely nasturtiums.

Until recently....

I've been able to complete the small flower and more!

Needlepainted nasturtium bud with the real flowers (Catherine Laurencon Capucines (Inspirations))

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