This site is to show off my hobby of creative hand sewing. It has been a love of mine since I was 10 years old. Now, not only is it a very meditative past time, but it also exercises my eye & hand co-ordination after a battle with a huge brain tumour that didn't take my life but it took from me a lot of skills I took for granted. NOTHING ON THIS SITE IS FOR SALE. Items I make are for me, my family, my friends and occasionally, charity. Enjoy!
02 April 2026
Japanese Sashiko Panel onto a Cushion
Sashiko Sampler ‘Bracken Fern’ (Warabi 蕨). Threads Used : 3 greens from the Daruma Range. Cushion Cover: From IKEA
22 March 2026
17 March 2026
Cross Stitch Project Update: The Beatles
On 16ct Light Grey Aida 81cm x 37cm (36 in x 17in) 114,000 stitches. I just now have to complete George and do the solid black areas. Pattern from Etsy. It will be a gift to my hubby for our 50th wedding anniversary. I’m a bit late with it because for most of 2025 I was looking after him during a serious illness of which he is now 100% better!
08 March 2026
Cross Stitch: My Kitchin’ Stitchin’ Project Part 3 ‘Peaches’
Part 3 of my ‘Kitchin Stitchin’ Project to liven up a dull kitchen wall. Parts 1 and 2 were Tomatoes and Oranges.
Title: Peaches
Aida: 14 count antique white
Colours: 22 all DMC
Stitches: 18,720
Size: 30cm x 22 cm (approx 12 x 9 inches)
16 February 2026
25 January 2026
Kawandi (Indian quilting Style) Table runner
Beautiful colourful 1.5 mtr long x 50cm wide Kawandi style table runner using scrap modern and vintage materials….all pieces have raw edges as I adore the look of this. Thread used: variegated ‘carnival’ cotton.
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Thread used is Daruma thick unbleached and red. I love mid century modern design hence the red koi facing the other direction. I used an emb... -
81cm x 37cm (36 in x 17in) 114,000 stitches on 16 count Aida. I just now have to complete George and do the solid black areas. -
Japanese Sashiko sampler ’Noshi’ (Gift) sewn with Olympus variegated thread.