28th Jan 2015
If you are into the latest style of home decor then this contemporary design will make a striking yet simple picture for your home. Find it in The World of Cross Stitching 226 which is out now.
This versatile design can be stitched as one piece, or why not work it as four separate pieces and finished off in matching frames for an alternative, yet stylish display.
It's easy to adapt if you want to use alternative colours and it should be quick...
read more25th Jan 2015
I just had to show you all how my latest free chart has been made into such a delightful needlework project. This is all thanks to Kate Vasilyeva who has sent me the pictures of her finished pincushion.
I do hope this will also urge Sharyn's granddaughters on to completing their first cross stitch designs, as there will be four little bird pictures in total over the next few months, perhaps they can each choose a different one? This pincushion idea would certainly be a...
read more31st Dec 2014
I hope many of you have been able to catch up with family and friends over this festive period. We had a family gathering on Sunday in Northamptonshire, which was enjoyed by all as it doesn't happen too often. Of course Gareth (6) and Leah (4), had great fun playing whilst baby Rosie (16 weeks) looked on.
My year has been wonderful, especially as it has been the start of a new cycle in my life with David who I married in February. I'll look...
read more23rd Dec 2014
This mystical maiden is stitched in peacock feather colours of rich greens, blues and violets, and highlighted with golden threads and beads. The main body of the design is not too difficult to stitch but more care is required in order to get the facial details correct...........take time when working on this area. The rest of the backstitching is fairly simple with a combination of the traditional and a looser style all included. I really enjoyed the design process and I hope many of you...
read more19th Dec 2014
If you can think ahead past Chrismas, then this spring picture of a Suffolk cottage with mauve clematis and foxgloves might help during these colder months. I have taken inspiration for this series from the landscape in the county of Suffolk where I live. In all of the pictures, your eye is drawn through vibrant blooms that lead you into lush grasses in the mid ground and on to a charming cottage in the background.
Although the palette contains 40 colours, the design itself is fairly...
read more18th Dec 2014
The attached picture of a design I did some years ago of an African woman and child was requested earlier today, unfortunately the email address given hasn't been recognised. If "Robin" would like to get in touch with different contact details to confirm that this is the design that is wanted, I'll be happy to add it to my SHOP page.
read more16th Dec 2014
I popped this image onto my Facebook page earlier, but it has so made me smile throughout the day I thought I would share.............an early Christmas present from someone who knew how much I loved the John Lewis advert!
It's "wings" move up and down.
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11th Dec 2014
I have just altered the information on this design as some of the details were missing. It now has a number! so there shouldn't be any confusion when ordering. Otherwise the design remains the same.
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Just incase you didn't catch up with this design on my FaceBook page, there is also in this issue of GOLD 116 a pretty patchwork cushion which is so simple to stitch. I have used turquoise with the pinks and reds but I suggest this colour can be changed to another shade which might be more suited to your own colour scheme. If you aren't confident with colours, then try out a small sample of the squares pattern first on a scrap of Aida to...
read more30th Nov 2014
I'm really excited about a brand new cottage series that is starting in this issue of Cross Stitch GOLD magazine 116. The landscapes show lovely country cottages that I find on my walks with my labrador, Webley, around the Suffolk contryside near my home. Webs is 11 now so we go at a slower pace, which is fine, as it gives me chance to sketch and he can have a rest.
The landscapes may be different in style to those you are used...
read more29th Nov 2014
Thank you for the lovely comments about my new books. I'm thrilled with them all and I hope that many of you will get many hours of pleasure stitching them for yourself or friends and family.
Here are a few more pictures from them all................and just one mistake - two images of the cat! Although it is a lovely cat TUVA, the publishers, have assured me that one will be replaced on the second printing!
If you would like to see more images then...
read more27th Nov 2014
I'm pleased to say that my latest books have arrived: Tea Time, "sweet" models to stitch and Cute animals. There are twenty designs to each book and these follow on from the previous Flower models and designs for Cute babies. All of these are on sale on my BOOK page for £5.75 with FREE delivery within mainland UK.
Here is just a small selection from each book.
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14th Nov 2014
This floral display is certainly in Christmas reds, but its bright and cheerful colours will be a design that I will love looking at throughout the year. There is a limited amount of backstitch used, so this helps give a more natural look to the picture. Find it in the latest issue of Cross Stitch Collection 243 out today! Also in this issue are the charming small Christmas stockings which are shown as a lovely idea for the Festive table. The design is stitched onto...
read more11th Nov 2014
All six of these Christmas bird wreaths will be easy to stitch as there are no fractional stitches or French knots! Each one will make a delightful card to stitch for family and friends. See them on the Animal and Bird section on my Shop page
read more10th Nov 2014
No too late to start! I have just added this group of cute, character Christmas cards to my SHOP page under "Seasonal". These fun animals - and snowman - will make you and the recipient smile. Leave off the striped borders if you are short of time.
read more24th Oct 2014
The latest charts that have become availabe on my SHOP site are from stitchers with specific requests for a couple of my designs and this is just to let you know that I'm always willing to try and sort charts out for you if I possibly can.
I hoped to show you the angel wings stitched as a cushion, but I'm definitely having a bad computer day and appear to have lost the image! ......but it does look nice made up!
The...
read more21st Oct 2014
In the present October edition of Cross Stitch Collection you can find some quick and pretty items to stitch. There are a couple here for you to see; I particulaly like the covered buttons with an attached loop for a really pretty hair band and the simple, but very effective floral card that gives the appearance of a watercolour painting; soft and quite natural. For those of you who like needlepoint or perhaps might wish to try, this chart would be...
read more9th Oct 2014
If you are looking for Christmas inspiration then take a peep at the latest issue of Gold magazine 115 that is packed with seasonal goodies that you will love stitching during the run - up to the big day. Many of the designs will see you through the winter and even all year round. Here is one of the two designs I have in this issue and I think I would be happy to have this one on show for all...
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