Sewn onto lightweight upcycled Egyptian cotton using variegated Japanese Shibori thread, sequins(repurposed from an old cushion) and glass beads.
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!
27 January 2024
24 January 2024
Tribute to Matsumoto Hoji (Master of Wabi-Sabi = Simplicity and imperfect perfection) Frog Part 1
Sewn onto raw unbleached calico using vintage c. 1969 French ‘Retors a Broder’ Cotton
16 January 2024
The Singha, my Tribute to Thailand Part 1
The Singha ( สิงห์ ) a mythical Thai Golden Lion. Part 1 of my embroidered tribute to Thailand - a country I have visited many times. It and others will hang near my Buddha from the Golden Temple, Khrungthep. Khup Kuhn Mak Ka (thank you very much!) Stitches used: couching,chain, and satin stitches. Thread used DMC Golden Metallic, plain and variegated thread sewn on unbleached raw calico.
14 January 2024
08 January 2024
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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 co...
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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.