Thursday 17 June 2010

in print

today, as i drank my first cup of tea of the morning, the doorbell rang, and a lovely fed-ex lady delivered a very exciting parcel…


inside i found two copies of italian magazine casa chic’s cross stitch special.
now, receiving this magazine would be treat enough in itself, because it contains some genuinely gorgeous embroidery projects, but what made it super-mega-specially great was the fact that i’m featured in it!

i did an interview with a lovely journalist a couple of months ago, and now that interview, a biography, and one of my patterns (the “you’re sweet” card) have been published!


over three pages, no less!


i am honoured to be included in such a wonderful publication, and tickled pink to have my little pattern appreciated in other parts of the world.

Monday 14 June 2010

pattern: tea and scandal

here’s a project that’s very close to my heart.
as many of you know, i collect teacups. i adore my collection - it’s full of intricate designs, beautiful colours, and delicate patterns, and it’s been the inspiration for my latest embroidery pattern:



“they retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom”
- william congreve



i’ve chosen to hang the individual teacups in their own little hoops, but they would also look very cute in little frames, or used to make a set of greeting cards.


this is my favourite of my designs so far! if you like it too, you can buy a copy of it from my etsy shop.

bottoms up!

Thursday 3 June 2010

pattern: springtime sampler

i am so excited to be making this post - i have been working on the pattern for a sampler for ages, and it’s finally ready to share!


i love samplers. when i’m working on one, i feel part of an ancient tradition. i can picture myself as a character out of a jane austen novel, or an arthurian courtier.


with this pattern, i wanted to draw on traditional motifs, while creating something fresh and a little different.


like the bunnies, and the squirrels, the pattern for this sampler is available in my etsy shop.


i hope you like it!