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CREATIVE EMBROIDERY COURSE

NORTH YORKSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS

I’m excited to be taking part in my first North Yorkshire Open Studios in June. The events is taking place on the following dates from 10am to 5pm

Saturday 4th June
Sunday 5th June
Saturday 11th June
Sunday 12th June

During the event you will be able to see my work up close and browse my sketchbooks. I will also be demonstrating how I use the Pfaff Creative 3.0 embroidery machine  in my practice as well as hand stitching demonstrations. For people who want to get hands on, there will be some hand stitching to take part in too.

 You can find out more about my studio including access information here.

HOW TO...

In this edition of How To… is a little bit different. The question comes from my recent workshop with Leeds Libraries and Leeds Playhouse. I was asked the question a few times during the day I thought it would be a great topic to cover.

“Do I need to use an embroidery hoop?”

Like most of the of the questions I get asked, there’s no right or wrong answer but I will share my preferences and experience with you.

You can find out more on my blog

NOTES FROM THE STUDIO

I’ve been taking some more time for myself recently, learning how to say no when it’s appropriate. This means I have more time to dedicate to my work and get back to doing what I love which is embroidery. It’s tough to admit that I needed a break from some of the volunteer roles but I’m glad that I spoke up.

You can find out more on my blog and you can see what I'm working on in the studio on Instagram

FANCY GOODS

I’ve been having a really productive couple months with the project my business coach, the brilliant Eleanor Snare set me a few months ago. I’ve been working on some quick research projects, spending a couple of weeks on each theme. I randomly picked the topics from things I saw online and I added all the dates to my calendar to keep track.

You can find out more on my blog and you can see what I'm working on in the studio on Instagram