Hiya. I’m Heidi. After leading a somewhat nomadic lifestyle for many years, I now call leafy South London my home. Where I live with my two girls. Being creative and making with your hands does wonders to your soul. I use my embroidery and crafting time to think and reflect - it's a form of meditation. Stitching allows me to step into another world for a little while - leaving the stresses ... Read More about About Me
How To Stitch Dandelions – A Step By Step Tutorial
Love them or hate them. As a child I was fascinated with dandelions and the memories flooded back when my daughter became fascinated with them as a toddler. She called them Tinkerbell flowers. ... Read More about How To Stitch Dandelions – A Step By Step Tutorial
How To Close Your Stem Stitched Circle
In this quick tutorial, I'll show you how to close your stem stitched circle. And I hope you'll find it helpful. If you want a recap on how to stem stitch, jump over to a step-by-step tutorial I ... Read More about How To Close Your Stem Stitched Circle
How To Close Your Split Stitched Circle
Today I'll show you quickly how to close your split stitched circle. And I hope you'll find it helpful. If you want a recap on how to split stitch in more detail, jump over to the step-by-step ... Read More about How To Close Your Split Stitched Circle
Embroidery & Craft Supplies
One of the most tedious aspects of hand embroidery is finding good quality embroidery and craft supplies. If you are lucky you might have a good craft or haberdashery store close by. But if not I have ... Read More about Embroidery & Craft Supplies
How To Bind Your Embroidery Hoop
In this short tutorial I am going to show you how to bind your embroidery hoop. Why To Bind Your Embroidery Hoop You might be wondering why you should bind your embroidery hoop. There are ... Read More about How To Bind Your Embroidery Hoop
Quick Tips On How To Thread Up And Knot Your Embroidery Thread
This is a really quick post with a couple of tips on how to thread up your embroidery thread to get you ready for embroidery. I learned this from one of my embroidery teachers many years ago. ... Read More about Quick Tips On How To Thread Up And Knot Your Embroidery Thread