I have started on a new piece of work - from the journal page that I did on the 8th January.
Yesterday I dyed the fabric, today I started laying on sheers and organza fabrics and tacking them down. The finished piece will be slightly bigger than this - approximately 12 ins x 12 ins.
I [...]

Was in the studio for about half an hour this morning - when I realized that actually the stitching was complete! It came as quite a surprise really.
When to stop stitching is always a tricky one. For me there is an internal click and a sense of “that’s it”
Sometimes, when you know something [...]

Close up of French Knots and Straight Stitch

Rain again today for the most part - so concentrated on more hand stitching, which I really love.
I enjoy the rhythm. Hand stitching also gives me a feeling of being connected to all the women down the ages who have stitched.
I love this bit!

Doing as much hand [...]