Tag Archives: embroidery

New (ad)venture: Stitches Abroad Embroidery Pattern(s)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by lilysunshine

Ok, this is a big step. I had been thinking about it for a while and never quite dared doing it. I am quite scared (well, that might be a bit strong!), but very excited to be launching my own … Continue reading →

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From little stitches to big stitches: Tapestry!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by lilysunshine

There’s nothing I like more than a crafty gift. It’s even better when it’s a gift that didn’t cost the earth (about NZ$1 at the Op/Charity shop), is full of history (the anchor tags on the little skeins look about … Continue reading →

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Stitching some wild flowers

Posted on September 14, 2012 by lilysunshine

Shortly after arriving to New-Zealand, my MIL asked if I could cross-stitch – Yes -, and if I’d be willing to finish a cross-stitch something that she had picked up from the Op shop (that’s how charity shops are called, … Continue reading →

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Spring duvet project

Posted on March 7, 2011 by lilysunshine

Once in a while, I give myself the challenge of tackling a herculean task. A few weeks ago, I was feeling like our interior needed a bit of sprucing up. I was looking at our bedroom and my tired duvet … Continue reading →

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Bed of roses

Posted on December 18, 2010 by lilysunshine

I’ve been wanting to start embroidery again for a little while, but couldn’t find the right design to ease me back into the little decorative stitches world. Until I found Urban Threads – and I’m not quite sure how!… Anyway, … Continue reading →

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