Blog
In this blog, I share my embroidery journey—projects I’m working on, techniques I’m exploring, and the progress I’m making along the way.
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Experimenting with Appliqué techniques: Trying Out Methods for Neater Edges
I started experimenting with appliqué techniques a little while ago in First Steps in Appliqué. I’ve been playing with appliqué again—this time with mushrooms and misunderstandings.…
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Lessons in Appliqué: From Wonderweb Organza to Trapunto Padding
I arrived at my second lessons in appliqué feeling reasonably well prepared. My homework was to tack my design onto the ground fabric and start experimenting…
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First Steps in Appliqué embroidery – Starting the Diploma at RSN
Join me as I begin the Appliqué module of the RSN Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery—starting with a whimsical Cheshire Cat design. Learn about appliqué techniques,…
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Stitching ‘Malachite’ by Trish Burr, a needle painting project
While travelling through Vietnam, I began stitching Malachite by Trish Burr—a vibrant needlepainting design. After a rough start, I gave the piece a second chance in…