Featherstitch House

Visible mend on a favourite dress. Embroidery saves the day!

The Woodland Hoop Workshop is almost here! What will we find on our woodland trail, I wonder? Guesses in the comments.

Swipe to see some past hoops. This one will be all new!

Book Now to guarantee your place. There's a link in my stories and profile

13th July 2024 in the historic city of Lincoln.

I will show you how to make a beautiful woodland scene using applique and embroidery.

All materials and lunch is included.

As it's a 5 Sunday month, I thought we could do something a little different.

Let's take a look back through the year so fat and spend some time making a Title Panel for our fabric journal.

This was a luxurious treat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Watch over on YouTube. There's a link in my stories and profile.

Happy Sunday. X

I've been on another patchwork adventure, and I loved it! You can watch the video over on YouTube. I hope you love it too.

Link in stories and profile.

This week, we are finishing our panel with some sparkle and shine.

You can watch over on YouTube - there's a link in my stories and profile.

I love the heart behind this panel - thinking about key areas of our lives and setting intentions to grow them through the coming year.

The planet's are secret pockets hiding out notes to self.

What do you think of this one?

Today's video is the next episode of the Stitch A-Z. We're exploring stitches beginning with B.

Blanket Stitch
Blanket Stitch Wheels
Blanket Stitch Bar
Back Stitch
Basque Stitch
Bonnet Stitch
Braid Stitch
Bullion Knot

I've filmed real time tutorials with lots of tips to help you get the best results.

You can watch on YouTube. There's a link in my stories and profile.

Happy Stitching.

Today we are Looking In. Our second trio of planets are going to help us set intentions to help our own mental health and well-being.

Join me over on YouTube to watch the tutorial. There's a link in my stories and profile.

New video now available on YouTube.
How to make a slow stitched book sleeve.

Tap the picture to head over

How To Make a Slow Stitch Book Sleeve | Part 1 Stack and Whack Patchwork Blocks In this video, I'm sharing How To Make a Slow Stitch Book Sleeve. This is Part 1 where we will be using the Stack and Whack method to make patchwork blocks ...

🌟 Giveaway! 🌟 NEW KIT LAUNCH 🌟
To celebrate the launch of our new Felt Sparrow Kit, we are offering a giveaway to UK followers. Read on for details...

Our new kit contains everything you need to make this super cute feathered friend. It's totally beginner friendly, using just 5 stitches.

The kit comes with:
felt,
filling
Anchor embroidery thread
jute twine for hanging
full sized templates
stitch gui
detailed instructions

It's available to purchase on our website, but if you are a UK resident, you could be in with a chance to win a complete Felt Sparrow kit.

Here's what you need to do...

🌟 Follow this account and like this post
🌟 Comment below the name of the bird that features in the Featherstitch House logo (it's an easy guess!)
🌟 Tag a friend who would love a little Sparrow of their own

I will pick a winner at random on Friday 14th June and post the results in my stories.

This giveaway is open to UK residents only and is
not associated with Instagram, Facebook or Meta.

This week we are bringing our life into Allignment. This piece is all about Meaningful Slow Stitch Journalling and is Part 2 of our June Stitch Along.

In June we are Looking Up as we create Slow Stitch Inspired By the Night Sky. Last week, we created our background, inspired by the Summer Solstice which happens this month. You can watch over on YouTube.

There is a link in my stories and profile.

Today we are thinking about intentions, as we ponder different 'planets' in our life and think about what we want to see grow and change. I show you how to create secret pockets to store our thoughts behind symbolic planets.

Have fun and Happy Crafting!

There are still a few places left on my Woodland Hoop workshop on 13th July.

Join me in Lincoln UK for a joyful day of stitching.

All materials and lunch are included, and I'll show you step by step how to create depth and texture in felt and thread.

All the info is on my website. There's a link in my profile.

Today's video on YouTube showcases our Felt Alphabet Embroidery Kit. It was the kit that launched Featherstitch House and remains one of our best sellers.

Suitable for beginners, the kit comes with everything you need to get started. We've included 13 full skeins of Anchor brand threads, so there will be plenty left over to kick start your embroidery stash. You only need to add scissors and a pencil.

Plus, it's put together with the environment in mind. Check out the video to find out more.

I hope you love this kit as much as we do.

If you want one of your own, tap the picture to head to our shop. There's also a link in my profile.

Happy Wednesday everyone.

An exciting event tonight!

Planetary parade: What is it and what can you see? On 3 June, a planetary parade will take place in space.

WIP Wednesday. This will be in progress for a long time. It's my Japanese yarn dyed epp quilt. I've been going for over a year and it's still pretty tiny, but I do love dipping in and out whenever the mood takes me.

Find our more in my new video over on YouTube. We are embarking on a patchwork adventure, exploring traditions from around the world as we go.

Today's focus is epp hexies. I'll show you 3 methods and share some of my patchwork inspiration too.

There's a link in my stories and profile to take you straight there.

Winging It 2024. Step into the meadow with me in today's video. It's available now over on YouTube.

There is a link in my stories and profile.

Winging It May Part 3. Today we are adding some signs of life to our threshold. I will show you simple stitches to create climbing plants, leaves, berries and flowers to add foiage to your wall.

This is a lovely Sunday slow stitch project, and I love the way this piece is shaping up.

Join me over on YouTube to see the tutorial. There's a link in my stories and profile to take you straight there.

Happy stitching everyone.

We are at Crafterama Stoneleigh Park on Saturday 18th May.

Doors open at 10am and we're there until 4pm.

Come along if you are in the area. You can join in eith our Make.and Take if you want a mindful break in your day.

Hope to see you there.

I've just posted a new video on YouTube. It's all about my upcoming embroidery workshops.

I take you on a tour of my woodland and landscape hoops, so if you'd like to see those up close, take a look.

There's a link in my profile.

Happy hump day!

Leap Over Walls in today's Winging It video. Available now over on YouTube.

It's a beautiful day. Enjoy the sunshine.

Learn Embroidery in the historic city of Lincoln.

My Complete Beginners workshop is running on 8th June 2024.

I will show you how to get started with this wonderful hobby. You'll learn 12 foundational stitches and take home a working g clock in whatever colourway you like.

Why not bring a friend and spend the evening in our beautiful city centre?

Book on our website. Link in profile.

Locations: Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Steep Hill, Stokes Bridge House Tea Room, Bradford Pool, High Street

Winging It May Part 1 is now live on YouTube. I'm thinking about doorways this month as I step into a new phase of my life.

Join me today to find out more. There's a link in my stories and profile to take you straight there.

🌟WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!🌟 Details in Caption...

We are delighted to announce that our first set of felt embroidery workshops have finally arrived.

We have three in-person workshops available to book on our website.

🕗 BEGINNERS - In this workshop, you will learn 12 foundational embroidery stitches to get you started on your embroidery journey. I will show you how to get great results from your sewing, and you will leave at the end of the day with a working clock for your craft space. Suitable for complete beginners who want to open the door to a new skill.

🌳 INTERMEDIATE - In this workshop, you will learn the art of applique as you make a woodland scene in a hoop. I will show you how to use stitches in creative ways to create depth and movement, and how to create eye catching foreground details with stitch. Suitable for stitchers with some prior knowledge who want to develop their skills.

🏞 EXPERIMENTER - In this worksop, you will learn to combine textile art skills to create a stunning landscape in a hoop. I will show you how to turn a photo into a template, how to layer backgrounds, and how to combine textile art techniques to create original art. Suitable for more experienced stitchers who want to experiment with textiles and develop their skills in new ways.

All materials, refreshments, and lunch are included.

All workshops are held in Lincoln, UK, and are available to book on our website. There's a link in my stories and profile. I hope to see you there.

🌟WORKSHOPS ARE HERE!🌟 Details in Caption...

We are delighted to announce that our first set of felt embroidery workshops have finally arrived.

We have three in-person workshops available to book on our website.

🕗 BEGINNERS - In this workshop, you will learn 12 foundational embroidery stitches to get you started on your embroidery journey. I will show you how to get great results from your sewing, and you will leave at the end of the day with a personalised working clock for your craft space. Suitable for complete beginners who want to open the door to a new skill.

🌳 INTERMEDIATE - In this workshop, you will learn the art of applique as you make a woodland scene in a hoop. I will show you how to use stitches in creative ways to create depth and movement, and how to create eye catching foreground details with stitch. Suitable for stitchers with some prior knowledge who want to develop their skills.

🏞 EXPERIMENTER - In this worksop, you will learn to combine textile art skills to create a stunning landscape in a hoop. I will show you how to turn a photo into a template, how to layer backgrounds, and how to combine textile art techniques to create original art. Suitable for more experienced stitchers who want to experiment with textiles and develop their skills in new ways.

All materials, refreshments, and lunch are included.

All workshops are held in Lincoln, UK, and are available to book on our website. There's a link in my stories and profile. I hope to see you there.

The binding is done on my Garden Quilt. The video showing the process will be available on YouTube at 2.30pm BST. Link in stories and profile.

Look out for the finished quilt reveal soon.

The finished portrait. Not perfect by a long wat, but a fun experiment.

Find out how I did it over on YouTube. There's a link in my stories and profile.

Even though it's spring here, our Autumn Leaf Garland continues to sell out all the time. I think had quite a lot to do with that, for which I will be forever grateful.

Here's a shot of the latest restock.

You can get yours via our website or by tapping the shop now button below.

It's a great 'take anywhere' project that you can really take your time over.

All our kits are beginner friendly and eco conscious.

Happy Tuesday everyone.

Make and Take!

We are at Crafterama Lincoln this coming Sunday.

Join us for a 1 hour Make and Take workshop and learn how to make this cute hanging heart ornament.

If you've never tried hand embroidery before, this is a great place to start.

Learn 5 simple stitches; how to make seamless edges; simple applique techniques, and how to fill a 3D object.

I'll be there to guide you through the process.

It's £7 per person. All materials are supplied.

Book on our website to guarantee your spot. Tap the link to head straight there.

https://featherstitchhouse.co.uk/product/make-and-take-workshop-hanging-heart/?v=79cba1185463

Find us at the Exo Centre, Lincolnshire Showground from 9.30 - 4.00.

It would be great to see you there. Do pop in and say hi if you are in the area.

Coming along nicely. Still the blank and soul-less eyes, but we are making progress.

Join me on YouTube today for Part 3 of April's Stitch A Selfie panel.

Today, we are learning how to add contour with thread.

There will be a link in my stories and profile to take you straight there.

Have a fun .

Not sure why Instagram moved my photo to the right when it posted. Here's a better version.

NOBODY PANIC! Talk about the 'awkward teenager phased of a project. This one is REALLY scary! Join me on YouTube for part 2 of our Fabric Selfie stitch along.

Today, we are laying the foundations of the face to get our portrait started.

It will get better!

There's a link in my stories and profile to take you to the video.

Have a great Sunday. I hope I haven't put you off your breakfast with my scary self portrait.