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Posted on 1st July 20148th July 2018

A little bit of Free Motion Embroidery

My first love is a bit of hand sewing. Occasionally a project requires a little more stitching – some free motion embroidery.  It’s then, my wonderful trusty Bernina is dusted off, plugged in and threaded up.

Free Motion Project

This piece of sewing – work in progress – is a small piece made using raw edge applique onto a vintage French Quilt.

free motion embroidery.

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Posted on 9th June 20148th July 2018

G.I’s Sewing kit from D-Day.

I’m a bit of a history buff and love looking at artefacts to discover the story behind them. Last year I went to several D-Day museums along the Normandy coast. While I was wandering around,  I discovered a sewing kit belonging to an American G.I who had landed on Utah beach in June 1944.

sewing kit belonging to an American G.I

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Welcome to my blog. My name is Katie, a Lancashire Lass. Share my Stitchery journeys through Patchwork & Quilting, Embroidery, Felting and the wonderful exhibitions I visit throughout the year. — ARNOLD’S ATTIC — Arnold’s family worked in the Lancashire textile mills for generations. I’m now custodian of the wonderful, vintage textiles & haberdashery found in his attic… a never-ending source of inspiration.

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