by Julie Brand | Sep 22, 2020 | blog
In this blog I am going to share with you my way of creating a machine embroidered applique silk sunflower, stage by stage. I have used this delightfully bold motif many times and have made it into cards, cushion covers and stitched pictures. It can look very...
by Julie Brand | May 24, 2020 | blog
There are so many needles on the market today, it can be very confusing. I have learned over the years that using the right needle for the right job is essential if you want the sewing to be a pleasure rather than a chore. Whatever I’m stitching, I need to know...
by Julie Brand | Apr 6, 2020 | blog, News
I meet many wonderfully creative people in my day job, Wendi is one of those special people. Her work is fresh and contemporary and her garden studio, inspiring. If you are lucky enough to travel to her home in the stunningly pretty village of Pebworth near Stratford,...
by Julie Brand | Feb 25, 2020 | blog, News, Top Tips
This is something that I often get asked by keen embroiderers. There are so many different ways to transfer a design that I thought I’d share with you my favourite methods. Tracing using a light pad This is an invaluable piece of kit which is...
by Julie Brand | Oct 17, 2019 | blog
There are so many craft books out there aren’t there? But buying one isn’t so easy these days. If you’re looking for one type of craft in particular, book shops have a limited selection and it is difficult to view the contents online, most sellers...
by Julie Brand | Sep 16, 2019 | blog
Printing directly onto fabric using your home printer is such an easy process, which previously seemed a bit of a mystery to me. Once I had learned how to do it, I was printing anything and everything, to incorporate into my stitchery projects. This is an easy...
