Blog Posts from Hillview Embroidery
Review: M.R.S. Embroidery Trestles
When stitching with a slate frame, a set of trestles makes life a lot easier! I’m lucky enough to have my own pair of M.R.S. Embroidery’s beautiful trestles.
A ‘Gothic Inspired’ Metal work flower
This past month’s ‘creative textile play’ had the theme of ‘gothic’. And whilst my original ideas ‘didn’t work’, I am pleased with my ‘gothic inspired’ flower!
Embroidery for beginners – Five items beyond the basics for your bag
In this new series of posts for beginners, we take a look at what things you may find useful to keep in your bag. You may be surprised!
Nicola Jarvis’ Bluebird – Part 1
Last year, I decided it was time to finally finish the Nicola Jarvis crewelwork birds I had. And here is her Bluebird! Today, we will have a look at a few of the sections, and just how many colours were used in her bluebird!
Anne’s Orchard Clutch – and almost halfway!
Things are still moving slowly on my ‘Anne’s Orchard clutch’. But the halfway point is fast approaching – I just need to work out how to stitch one part!
Anne’s Orchard Clutch Update
A quick update on this (very slow moving) clutch project! Pretty in blue and white, but not much to show!