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Embroidery of the tiny variety is what I've been up to this week, making very small stitches on linen and wool felt. I made a few things for my shop update today, including some lockets with inset embroideries. I have new findings for these now- they have an embossed pattern on the front and are slightly smaller which means my stitches have become very small indeed. But I like working on a miniature scale.

The first photo above shows some plants that are going strong in the garden right now, in front of a lovely old 'motoring' map sent to me by my friend Caireen, featuring parts of Norway and Sweden. I love the gentle and dignified fonts and colours of old maps.

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15 responses to “tiny stitches”

  1. Anne (I should be sleeping) Avatar

    Wow, those lockets are so sweet! Would be a lovely surprise to open it and see the delicate stitching inside.

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i love maps for all the same reasons
    and tiny stitches always bring me joy

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  3. Meg Avatar

    i just love your stuff.. super inspirational!

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  4. Miss Pip Avatar

    There is so much going on in these photographs. I love it. That bird book is especially intriguing.

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  5. flash map Avatar

    I love your great project, its absolutely hilarious, very nice job and thanks for sharing ideas.

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  6. aupres de mon arbre Avatar

    Why did I not buy the three small flowered cases when I saw them yesterday ? They are not still in your shop !

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  7. Emma Avatar

    I adore that fabric that you’ve used to make the pouches. Is it vintage?
    The little tansy mug I bought from you has a new friend – I ventured out (after several days indoors looking after the poorly little ones) and found a little vintage teapot. I was thrilled!

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  8. knofje Avatar
    knofje

    Lovely lovely photos…

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  9. Barbara Avatar

    Such beautiful work … and I love the old map!

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  10. www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawn_wQ8DSe02Gw2CW9Vp66YSDwTmymetXJo Avatar

    Your jug of flowers reminds me of my spring and summer jugs of flowers in the summer house!I always forget you have summer at your place!AriadnefromGreece!

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  11. Emily Avatar

    Lovely as always. I agree about old maps – they’re wonderful.

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  12. claire Avatar

    I love stitching small too. Lovely lovely photos.

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  13. Ingrid Avatar

    I agree with all above.and i love the new little things for your shop!!

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  14. Maribeth Avatar

    I really like that illustration with the shore birds. Makes a lovely complement to your projects. Enjoy the weekend!

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  15. Shirley Avatar

    You have such beautiful things =)

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