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When It All Goes Wrong: Frustrations and Patience with my Embroidery Machine

As much as we love our embroidery machines, there are days when they seem to have a mind of their own, wreaking havoc on our beautifully planned projects. Today, I want to share two such incidents that turned my embroidery sessions into a test of patience and perseverance. These stories are a gentle reminder that…

‘No to 20 mph’ Design – A Special Request from a Facebook Community member

Hello, machine embroidery enthusiasts Today, I’m sharing a project requested by one of our Facebook group members. This design addresses a current issue in Wales: the ‘No to 20 mph’ speed limit change. A member of our group asked for a ‘No to 20 mph’ design. It’s always a joy to create something that resonates…

My Journey in Crocheting Jumpers: From First Stitches to Finished Creations

Hello, fellow crafters and crochet enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to share a milestone in my creative journey: the completion of my first-ever crochet jumper, along with the two that followed. This project has been a labour of love, and I’m excited to show you the results. The First Jumper: A Leap into Crocheting Starting any…

Discover the Roar-Some Charm of Our New Machine Embroidery Dinosaur Coaster Set!

Hello, fellow crafters and creativity enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share with you my latest creation of prehistoric fun: a machine embroidery dinosaur coaster set! These adorable coasters are not only functional but also a fantastic way to showcase my love for all things crafty and dinosaur-themed. The Creation Process Creating these coasters was an exciting…

Farm yard friends collection

I love creating free machine embroidery designs. I started my machine embroidery journey with free designs, generously shared by amazing designers. These free designs helped me to learn the craft of machine embroidery and I hope that my free designs will help others to try a variety of embroidery projects without having to worry about…

Getting Ready for Winter: Knitting Beanies in the middle of the summer

Hello fellow knitters! Isn’t it surprising how quickly the seasons seem to change? Here we are, supposed to be basking in the warmth of summer, yet it feels more like autumn has already set in. With the cooler weather arriving early this year, I’ve found myself slipping back into my favorite cozy activity: knitting! Despite…

A New Year, A New Craft: Exploring Resin Art

Happy New Year, Crafters! With the arrival of a new year comes the thrill of new beginnings and fresh creative endeavors. This year, I’ve dived into the fascinating world of resin crafting, and I’m excited to share my first creations with you! Resin offers endless possibilities, and I’ve been having a blast experimenting with colors,…

Crafting a Wedding: Baking, Embroidery, and Love

Hello, fellow crafters! I’m thrilled to share a special project that I recently completed for a truly unforgettable event—my son’s wedding! As many of you know, I love diving into various crafts, and this occasion was the perfect opportunity to bring my skills together to create something home made and special. Beautifully Baked and Decorated…

March 2021

Looking back at March, I made loads of tiny maps… Your map might not look 100% like you remember in geography class… I’m more of an a creative than cartographer. Artistic licence is used with every design and each is meant to lovingly represent rather than realistically detail destinations. The map designs are very small (40mm!),…

February 2021

Apart from giving away free machine embroidery designs each Friday, I also created more designs. In February I started the ilove range and my first ilove key fob, still stays my favourite, the ilove Africa key fob. Creating these designs, take so much time. Prepping the material in advance, and the hours of photos, editing…