Buckle Up, This One's A Belter!

I've wanted to make a needlepoint belt ever since I saw them in a vintage pamphlet. My aim in life is to cover as many things as possible with hand stitch and being able to show off my beautiful needlework outside of the home in an easygoing way really appeals to me.

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Pattern: Turkish Jewel Scissor Pouch and Needle Book, and How To Make Tassels!!

Hello Thread Happy Crafters,

WARNING: This jam-packed post contains loads of stitchy goodness!

Today I'm sharing all the juicy gossip about my latest published pattern, there's info about a freebie especially for my subscribers, and a quick tutorial showing how to make tassels for everyone to enjoy!

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Measuring Up: Making a Tape Measure

If you've been following along on Instagram you'll know I've gone fairisle flower crazy! I've been stitching this floral motif onto anything that stays still for long enough.

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Pattern: Rose Garden Cross Stitch Lampshade

It's here! After eighteen months in the making my Rose Garden Cross Stitch Lampshade Pattern is out now! It's been so hard to keep quiet for so long but I'm hollering it from the rooftops at last. 

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DIY: Flower Power Tapestry Keyring

Carry a little flower power in your pocket wherever you go.

These super cute keyrings are fun, quick and cheap to make. If you're new to needlepoint tapestry they're a great project to start with! If you're already a plastic canvas addict they're a great way to use up scraps of yarn and small pieces of plastic canvas leftover from other projects.

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It's a Finish! Day of the Dead Tapestry Notebook Cover

It's been a long journey to the finish line for my tapestry needlepoint Sugar Skulls Notebook but I can finally take to the streets and tap my own danse macabre!

The best thing about this that I can't capture in a photo is the way it

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Pattern: T. Rex Needlepoint Purse

Rawr! I'm thrilled to announce my latest pattern the T.Rex Needlepoint Coin Purse has just been published in the current issue of Needlepoint Now which is on sale throughout March and April.

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DIY: Cross Stitch Star Trek Insignia

Star Trek Discovery returns to our screens after a mid-season break and I'm so pleased it's back! When I first heard about the new series I was reminded of joyful Sunday afternoons spent watching reruns of Star Trek Next Generation and couldn't wait to get stuck into Discovery.

It’s brought my fellow Trekkie friends out of the woodwork, or should that be the neutronium alloy? and paved the way

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Pattern: Happiness is Hibiscus Cross Stitch Project Bag

Hello! *waves wildly whilst smiling widely*

This week I’m very excited to show off my Happiness is Hibiscus Chunky Cross Stitch Project Bag. It's just been published in

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DIY: Plastic Canvas Phone Pouch

Protect your phone with this cute Fair Isle Tent Stitch Pouch. It's sturdy, hard-wearing and even splash proof! There really is no greater way for a stitcher to look after their device. Stay true to the pattern and recreate the one I made or personalise it with your favourite colours.

When I first discovered plastic canvas projects it was with a mixture of horror and delight. Horror at the

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