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This delightful accessory is beautiful and very practical. Whilst the outside is ornamented with bands of traditional Ukrainian embroidery highlighting five different styles - Cross stitch, Brick Stitch, Chain Stitch, Nyzynka and Eyelets, the inside is an eminently practical tool kit for your embroi...

Embroidery on net has been around for millennia, thought to have originated from some artistic soul who worked on fishing net.Whilst originally worked on hand-made net, the advent of net made by machine has made this technique available to more, without the need for the laborious, and rather tedious...

Stoplap is a Dutch term for a darning patch, a sampler on which stitchers practised their decorative darning, and were commonly stitched in the 17th thru early 20th century. Many of the examples remaining in museums were stitched by young girls in the Burgerweeshuis (orphanage), to practice but also...

Inspired by secluded courtyards paved courtyards of Italy featuring intricate knot gardens, this design is a textural treat and long with a feast for the eyes.From the strength of the courtyard walls enclosing the many individual gardens, to the defined structure of the corner knot gardens and freed...

Embroidery on net has been around for millennia, thought to have originated from some artistic soul who worked on fishing net.Whilst originally worked on hand-made net, the advent of net made by machine has made this technique available to more, without the need for the laborious, and rather tedious...

Embroidery on net has been around for millennia, thought to have originated from some artistic soul who worked on fishing net.Whilst originally worked on hand-made net, the advent of net made by machine has made this technique available to more, without the need for the laborious, and rather tedious...

Embroidery on net has been around for millennia, thought to have originated from some artistic soul who worked on fishing net.Whilst originally worked on hand-made net, the advent of net made by machine has made this technique available to more, without the need for the laborious, and rather tedious...

12cm long, fine angled tips with protector sleeve.Ideal for goldwork, metal thread embroidery, beading and a multitude of other intricate crafts.

A classic design inspired by the beautiful tile work seen in Italianate architecture. The tile is outlined by drawn threads, embellished and reinforced with Antique Hem Stitch, and decorated with Satin stitch and Bullion knot motifs, and the whole item is constructed into a delightful little bag, us...

Punto Perugino embroidery is an embroidery style that imitates Perugian weaving of the Umbria region, a traditional jacquard weave that produces a smooth satin-like pattern that stands forward of the main fabric. The Florentine Lily design incorporates the classic acanthus scrolls alongside a stylis...

Inspired by secluded courtyards featuring ornate lily ponds, this design features an abundance of waterlily motifs in a structured courtyard pond, softened by the vines curling over the walls.A textural treat from the smooth lustre of the satin stitch border to the bold textural vines, and bullion l...

Inspired by the remarkable mosaic and tessellated tiled floors in Italy, this design reflects the stark hardness of the tiles in the strong defined borders, softened with the white lily motif representing the Italian national flower.The smooth lustre and texture of the satin stitch contrasts with th...

As this kit is no longer produced I have replaced the product with the INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ONLY.The Compact Travel Needlecase has a sturdy linen outer, two wool flannel pages for needles and pins, and a tether for small scissors so that they can't get misplaced;  keep it secure with a magnetic c...

A classic design inspired by the beautiful tile work seen in Italianate architecture. The tiles outlined by drawn threads, embellished and reinforced with Antique Hem Stitch, are decorated with  Satin stitch and Bullion knot motifs, and the whole item is completed with a traditional folded hem.This...

This project incorporates several techniques seen in traditional Ukrainian whitework; Bands and ground patterns, Vykolky (eyelets), and Myrezhka (cutwork). A great introduction to this wide-ranging style.This design is one of four in this series, see the others here: Ukrainian Cushion #2,  Ukraini...

Inspired by the bands of embroidery seen on Ukrainian chemises, this project incorporates several techniques seen in traditional Ukrainian whitework: Vykolky (eyelets), and Myrezhka (cutwork). A great introduction to this wide-ranging style embroidery.Comprehensive stitch diagrams and full construct...

Inspired by the bands of embroidery seen on Ukrainian chemises, this project incorporates several techniques seen in traditional Ukrainian whitework: Vykolky (eyelets), and satin stitch motifs and braids. A great introduction to this wide-ranging style embroidery.This project case is designed to fit...

Buy the set and get the fourth pattern free!  or individually here:Ukrainian Comfort Cushion & BolsterUkrainian Cushion #2Ukrainian Cushion #3Ukrainian Cushion #4Booklets  or as digital download.

Already have the Ukrainian Comfort Cushion and Bolster pattern?  Buy the next three booklets at a discounted price to complete the set!Or purchase as a digital download.

Blackwork is a generic name used for a number of similar styles of embroidery, some counted thread, some freestyle.  Blackwork was prominent in fashions throughout the 15-17th centuries.  When used on collars and cuffs it was often worked in Holbien Stitch as a reversible pattern (same on both sid...

Ukrainian whitework is not one particular stitch but a style in which other recognisable stitches are combined. Satin Stitch, Brick Stitch, and especially eyelets (of many shapes and forms) are used in band-like designs, rich with texture.This design incorporates Yavorivv braid and diagonal round ey...

A technique developed by Mrs Foster of Bath in the mid 1800’s.  Mrs Foster developed a style of stitching that used a combination of a few simple stitches and layering of colour to create a stitched repetitive ground which she used in her samplers.This example has simplified the colour down to...

The traditional finish for a handworked table-cloth, tea-cloth or placemat. Hard-wearing, fully washable, and a great frame for your work.This booklet provides guidance in how to calculate  your fabric needs for producing the hem for your desired project and includes comprehensive construction inst...

 A traditional item for keeping your delicates tidy and protected. Stitched with a modern Schwalm design.  This technique from the Schwalm area of Germany incorporates surface embroidery with drawn thread and pulled thread techniques to produce a lovely functional product. The traditional working ...