The Stitchery of Catherine Hill, a Lancashire Lass
What a wonderful visit to Brussels! – something to tick off my bucket list. I love a good city break. Each place I visit I like to do some of the usual touristy things, then go hunting for something that’s a little bit off the beaten track that makes the trip my own. My Brussels’ …
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Morelles Market at La Place du Feu de Balle is open everyday 5am-2pm and well worth a visit. It’s a good old fashioned flea market selling bits and bobs from house clearances. It takes a keen rummager to find the treasure so allow yourself a good few hours to browse. As for prices, I love a …
Question: How do you create 40 pieces of 6″ x 6″ embroidery in 60 minutes? Answer: 40 embroiderers and Speed Stitching !!! The rules: Three tables of Stitchers; A piece of 6″ calico per person; A tin of scrap fabrics and a box of threads on each table; Every 20 minutes the fabrics and threads …
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