AlwaysStitching
A record of my stitching and related activity - mostly smocking and embroidery - and what I am learning along the way.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
16 ply slippers
Friday, July 4, 2025
Another Glazig bag
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Certificate Course Workshop:Sue Spargo Style Applique
I had expected to use the same variegated thread for the buttonhole loops around the inner circle, but rejected it. In the end I settled for a blue cotton, left over from Evil Eye embroideries. I added gold chip beads (also left from Evil Eye embroideries) to the centre.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Beanie top up

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Three more Kasia Jacquot panel craft bags
Colour printing of the background as well as the design - is a breakthrough. It leaves the way open for stitching as embellishment of the printed pattern, rather than filling.
I followed the recommended limited colour pallet rather than my own. No regrets for that, It's fabulous.
When I finished I ironed and pinned it on to the chosen bag, turning under a hem of about 1cm.. After adjustment, I stitched it on by machine.I then went around the hem with a herringbone stitch.
The bags come folded and held by a band of the same fabric. I attached this fabric band to the top of the embroidered bag so it too can be folded to fit into a handbag.
It's a slightly tight fit, and does result in creasing, but that will soon come out when filled with groceries!
I moved on to Marta, where the leaves and stems captured me. Again, I love the choice of colour. The design flows with stitching. I've stuck with the recommended six strands. It's thread hungry, but effective.
The two colours work together to lift the piece, and the closely embroidered stems really pop against the purple. I debated purple or white for the border, settling on white.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Beanie Binge for Justice




Saturday, April 12, 2025
Kasia Jacquot panels have arrived and await embroidery!


