Blog Posts from Hillview Embroidery
Returning to the SAL – An Anne’s Orchard Clutch Update
After inadvertently missing the last SAL check-in, and having no progress to show for the previous one, I am pleased to say that I have picked up my needle and made a small amount of progress for this check in!
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Book Review: Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery by Margaret Dier
Margaret Dier has recently released a new book on the art of silk shading and thread painting. Find out more about this wonderful book!
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Anne’s Orchard Clutch update – one more flower finished!
It’s time for another update on the Anne’s Orchard clutch I’m stitching up. And this time, there is some progress, with another flower finished!
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It’s Christmas Time!
It’s Christmas time! And for this check-in with the three-weekly SAL, I’ve decided to show you what I have been stitching – Christmas decorations! As usual, they aren’t finished yet, but my ‘Christmas postcards’ have been fun to design and stitch up.
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Anne’s Orchard Clutch update – Just a little Progress
After yet again neglecting this piece between our catch-ups, I have done a small amount of stitching on the clutch. Can you tell the difference?
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Review: A Collection of Crewel Work by Phillipa Turnbull
Phillipa Turnbull of the Crewelwork Company has recently released a catalogue of some of her collection of crewelwork pieces. Have a peak inside, and find out how this look at some beautiful pieces can be used as inspiration and guidance in your own designs!
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