Stitch This

  • Dog-gone

    My journey into needle felting continues. I have been commissioned to make a turquoise cushion with a sausage dog on it so I made a mini prototype which my client (ok, friend) has said she likes (phew). I thought you might like to see it – the grateful recipient (Little One) is currently fast asleep…

  • Hop to it

    You have met the wondrous bunny before. Elder’s rock and comfort in the face of Life. Well, He (Elder, not bunny) asked for a tribute cushion yesterday. so, happy to extend my newfound needle felting skills, I agreed. Here’s the result… I drew bunny freehand onto white felt, cut the outline out and then needle…

  • Needled

    I blame Kirstie Allsopp personally. There I was perfectly happy with my knitting and stitching and then SHE introduces a new craft into the mix – needle felting. L’Allsopp showcased this art on her  Channel 4 programme a while ago. And whoosh! Sales of Clover needle felting equipment went through the roof.  Anyway, Mothers Day…

  • Tick!

    I held my nerve. Let’s hope Elder’s teachers like their felty flowers. I do.

  • For the birds

    A quick pit stop as I try to complete my Christmas makes…today we have a tinge of the avian. Look… My card making factory…Elder’s cards for school friends to be precise. And a present to me… A work in progress. More to follow on that idea. Better go. little One is I’ll and I am…