5 Jan 2011

He's done it again!...

He's done it again! Great new needlepoint cushions from Jonathan Adler- they'd look great teamed with my In The Frame design.

16 Nov 2010

Homemade Home...

Check out Kirsties Homemade Home tonight at 8pm, at last the series has recorded a slot on needlepoint, focusing on the art of cross stitch and featuring the lovely Emily Peacock's fab charted cross stitch kits...

5 Nov 2010

Stitcher scent...

I absolutely adore this perfume bottle design from Anthropologie'snew perfume line. I just love the pin cushion lid and vintage style pins- the perfect fragrance for a stitcher!

Christmas Gifts...

A few Christmas gift ideas for Needlepoint/stitching enthusiasts (As well as one of our kits of course!)....(1) Glass thread dispenser from Plumo (2) Sewing box from Layla Grayce (3) Ornate Embroidery Scissors from My Notions (4) Pin Cushion from Liberty (5) Cath Kidston Needle case (6) Ribbon or thread holder from An Angel At My Table.

4 Nov 2010

Clare Coles...

Clare Coles is a designer that creates beautiful stitched products and one off wallpapers made from embroidered vintage paper, leather and silk.

28 Oct 2010

K Studio...




The linear simplicity of these embroidered cushions by K Studio is so serene. I love the child-like quality of the design on the middle cushion.

27 Oct 2010

Bargello ello ello....




Fab new needlepoint footstools by Jonathan Adler- I love the colourway of the Bargello inspired design.

21 Oct 2010

Anthropologie does it again!...

I am so inspired by this stitched cushion by Anthropologie, I love the appliqued needlepoint in the shape of a stag head!

9 Sept 2010

Rose Peloquin...

Rose Peloquin is a stylist and creator, an example of her styling can be seen above where she has used stitching to display a beautiful vintage cut work plate- simply beautiful. She also creates stitched pieces like these embroidered pins above- one very talented lady! Visit her website here and her blog Rose Patate.

Christel Hoksbergen...

Embroidered cushions by designer Christel Hoksbergen, I love her kitsch use of colour and imagery...

We Make Sense...

Cute cross stitch style poster by 'Things by Bubbo-Tubbo' available from her Etsy shop.

14 Aug 2010

Cameo crazy...

This new Cameo wallpaper from Anthropologie compliments my Silhouette needlepoint design perfectly!!...Find more room inspiration over on our new mood boards page...

13 Aug 2010

U Old Bag!...

Lisa Tilly creates one off accessories from vintage found objects and materials...my favourites are these suitcases made from enlarged stitching and crochet patterns...find out more at uoldbag!

29 Jul 2010

Sampler Clutch ...

Love the design of this little cross stitched 'Sampler' clutch bag from Anthropologie...

28 Jul 2010

Cross stitched car?...

Lithuanian textile artist Severija Incirauskaite-Kriauneviciene takes ordinary domestic items and embellishes them with cross stitch, transforming them into beautiful pieces of art..

15 Jul 2010

Spinthread...

Check out these colourful embroidered accessories by Spinthread, available here at her Etsy Shop!

That's smart...

Smart car with a crocheted cover! Found via Starttheday on Flickr!

14 Jul 2010

Kiki Van Eijk...

Beautiful rug created by Dutch designer Kiki Van Eijk using felted wool stitched onto large guage canvas...very inspiring!