On the Bernina today is quite a large embroidery (110cms by 35cms) which I started stitching in late December. As it is going to hang rather than be framed the finishing off will take some time too. It`s a busy picture with 25 figures, three angels and five rats …
Snowy days spent stitching …
Snowed in… I sadly had to cancel a day with three stitching friends today. Sewing alone maybe more industrious but not as much fun …
Forthcoming Talks…On the 28th January, (which is only a week today!) I will be talking @ The North Wales Branch of The Embroiderers Guild, Rhos On Sea, and on the 8th January @ The Oswestry Branch of The embroiderers Guild. 
Also, Freehand machine embroidery Workshop on Saturday 16th February @ Castle Court Quilters, Whittington.
Happy stitching…
Come join a box workshop on Wednesday, 17th October @ Castle Court quilters, Whittington. Suitable for beginners to freehand machine embroidery aswell as those with plenty of experience. The cost is £30 and you can contact myself for more information on 01691 676202 / 07816658633 or email suzettesmart1@btinternet.com
Happy stitching …
A big thank you to those who attended my talk @ the Marches Branch of The Embroiderers Guild Thursday evening for such a warm welcome.
Always wonderful to be in the company of fellow stitchers …
On Thursday the 6th September, you can find me talking @ Marches Branch of the Embroiderers Guild, Craven Arms. Lots of stitching tales to tell and show, including “let your happiness shine through”. My most recent piece of work inspired and stitched for the Qube Open Art Exhibition (Oswestry) with the theme Celebrate. It goes on display this month through to the 30th October.
Plenty of workshops from my home in Hindford, near Whittington this month. Two things we will be stitching will be little birds with wire legs and water soluble bowls. Come join me for a day of happy stitching. (small groups)
I loved this beach and the tents stretched across it … the children were all smaller and ran in and around them. It`s near the lovely town of St Malo in Brittainy, I think it was called Dinard but correct me if I`m wrong.
Off on our summer holidays again in a weeks time, hopefully I will be inspired to bring back some more textured sunshine.
Happy holidays …
Boats, dogs, a lion and a fountain … what a tale this embroidery has to tell. At 42x64cms, this is quite a large piece of work for me. After quite a while considering and planning, it all just fell into place as I stitched.
I was working to a deadline, which helps too!
Stitching days …
My favourite little bird now seems to have a life all of his own … Prints of him standing (or maybe not!) with cups and saucers soon to be available. Also, Happy Days and Ready For The Surf in print too … email myself suzettesmart1@btinternet.com for further details.
Stitching days …
Is that the washing out to dry? No, just a little bit of embroidery … Well I`ve been on my machine all morning, popped outside for a stretch, and what do I find but sunshine and straight lines! Worth stitching for sure!
And what is hanging on the line? A funny little horse race and a rainy day picture. I find myself stitching a few of these smaller embroideries (17.5 x 13cms) at the moment, with the intention to further develop into larger pieces. They have lots of detail with an introduction to their tale in words, like,” how do you choose your horse darling? By the colour of his saddle … ”
Happy days …
Thank you to the members of Cheshire Embroiderers Guild for such a warm welcome this morning. Looking forward to the workshop next week for a day of happy happy stitching …
