A visit to Oxford Street isn’t complete without popping into Soho for drinks and a spot of shopping.
With only an hour before the train home, I opted for a quick espresso and dedicated the remaining time in a heavenly shop we all know as The Cloth House. It’s a fabric and haberdashery destination for all my sewing friends.
Not enough time to settle on what to buy, but plenty of time to photograph the gorgeous window display.
If you’re looking for an amazing, creative reboot, then I can heartily recommend a workshop sewing with Jessie Chorley. Her work is stunning. Handmade and hand stitched. Jessie brought along some goodies from her London shop.
Hand stitched by Jessie
Jessie’s templates
Hand stitched by Jessie
I had a brilliant day. The class was held at my local Embroiderers’ Guild and was designed around making a Pin & Needle case that could be worn as a brooch.
Buttons and cloth
As usual I took the idea and added my own twist, making a larger piece that could be worn on an apron pocket – starting with a colourful, vintage handkerchief.
The start of my project
Kantha and Couching
Show and Tell
A brilliant day with stitching friends – sewing, chatting and sharing sewing ideas – with a bonus of lots of stitchery homework to keep me happy tomorrow. What a perfect day sewing with Jessie Chorley.
