Hand embroidered pendant. Spring flowers.

Hi, I stitched this pendant on green silk fabric which enhances the spring flowers beautifully. The flowers are stitched using Chameleon Sole de Paris threads which I purchases from Lorna Bateman on etsy. The threads were lovely to stitch with and have a beautiful sheen and come in gorgeous colours. I really enjoyed designing this embroidery feeling like spring is here.

Original hand painted watercolour card with a mount that become a gift when framed.

Hi, I have completed a different style of watercolour card developed from a photograph I took a few years ago. The final small painting which comes with a mount so that the card can be framed gives a great effect. These cards are fun to paint. I have a few more ideas ready to go.

Original hand painted watercolour cards

Hi, I have been painting this week and have really enjoyed myself. I had the idea of painting some cards in watercolour. The SAA sell cards with mounts so the card when framed also becomes a gift. Great idea. I have painted four cards and am pleased with the results. It 's great to feel that spring is on the way and the spring flowers are blooming. I have painted three Iris cards and a card of snowdrops. More ideas on the way.

Hand embroidered earrings. Nutcracker design.

Hi, It has been a very busy but have had an enjoyable time over Christmas. We have a new puppy who is full of fun and a bit naughty. I didn't finish the earrings until after Christmas which was a shame. They were fun to stitch and I may make another pair before next Christmas. I was bought an online goldwork course from the Royal School of Needlework which I am currently working on. I haven't stitched goldwork before and I am really enjoying the process. At the moment I am applying the padding ready for the gold threads.

Hand embroidered pendant, Snow scene.

Hi I have finished another pendant necklace. This time I decided to stitch a snow scene. I thought a cottage beside a lake with fir trees in the snow would look nice. I used the same fabric as the last project to give that lovely frosty look. Very pleased with the final pendant. My next project will be earrings with a traditional nutcracker design.