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LJT Blackwork fan sampler April

13th Feb 2024

The fourth fan design for April which I hope you will enjoy. Happy stitching, Lesley

LJT Blackwork Fan sampler March

6th Feb 2024

The third design in my Blackwork fan sampler. I hope your week has gone well.

Happy stitching, Lesley

LJT Blackwork Fan sampler February

30th Jan 2024

I hope your month has gone well. I'm looking forward to the end of February, lighter nights and warmer days, I hope. Happy stitching, everyone, Lesley

LJT Blackwork Fan sampler January

23rd Jan 2024

Where did 12 weeks go!? I do hope many of you have enjoyed the Zodiac designs. It has been really lovely to see some of the results of your lovely stitching. Thank you.

Difficult to know what to do next, but, I have returned to a blackwork theme as there have been quite a few queries from stitchers wondering how to start on this technique. This 12 week sampler is small, so each design is quite achievable to work in just...

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Sagittarius

16th Jan 2024

Sagittarius - November 22 to December 21. Those born under this sign are generous, independent and strong willed.

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Scorpio

9th Jan 2024

Scorpio - October 23 to November 21. Those born under this sign are passionate, independent, and unafraid to blaze their own trail no matter what others think.

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Libra

2nd Jan 2024

Libra - September 23 to October 22. Those born under this sign are intelligent, kind, and always willing to put others before themselves.

Happy stitching everyone, Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Virgo

26th Dec 2023

Virgo - August 23 to September 22.  Those born under this sign are industrious, methodical, and efficient.

Happy stitching everyone,

Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Leo

19th Dec 2023

Leo - July 23 to August 22. Those born under this sign are bold, intelligent, warm and courageous and natural leaders.

Happy stitching everyone,

Lesley

LJT Zodiac sign Cancer

12th Dec 2023

Cancer - June 21 to July 22. Those born under this sign take great pleasure in the comforts of home and family.

Happy stitching everyone,

Lesley

LJT Zodiac sign Gemini

5th Dec 2023

Gemini - May 21 to June 20. Those born under this sign are smart, passionate and dynamic.

 Happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Zodiac sign Taurus

28th Nov 2023

Taurus - April 20 to May 20

Those born under this Zodiac sign are loyal, reliable, hard working and practical, but also stubborn, possessive and materialistic.

Happy stitching, 

Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac signs Aries

22nd Nov 2023

Aries - The Ram, March21 to April 19

Those born under the sign of Aries are ambitious, independent and impatient.

Hope you all have a lovely week.

Happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Zodiac sign Pisces

14th Nov 2023

Pisces is for those born between February 19th - March 20th.

Smart, creative and deeply intuitive. Pisces feel things deeply and have incredibly strong gut reactions.

Hope you all have a good week with plenty of stitching.

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Aquarius

7th Nov 2023

The zodiac sign of Aquarius for those born between 13th January to February 18th. They are visionaries, progressive souls who love to spend time thinking about how things can be better.

Happy stitching and I hope you all enjoy your week.

Lesley

LJT Blog Zodiac sign Capricorn

31st Oct 2023

The first of twelve signs of the Zodiac for my new Blog series, which I do hope you will enjoy. Small, simple motifs that will be ideal for cards for family and friends. The first is Capricorn for those born between December 22 and January 20. They are known for their ambitious, determined and hardworking nature.

Happy stitching everyone, Lesley.

Wednesday Blog

24th Oct 2023

Because of my recent problems my new designs for my Wednesday Blog will start next week as I still need a bit more of a rest. However, here is a picture of the new designs that we will shortly be working on, so hopefully, something to look forward to. Although a sampler, each Zodiac sign will make a lovely, simple card to send to family and friends throughout the year.

Till next week, happy stitching,

Lesley

LJT Blog Butterfly sampler 9

17th Oct 2023

The last butterfly motif! How quickly the time has gone.

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and pictures along the way. Lovely to see and very much appreciated.

Lesley