Stitching card enthusiast Ivy Crowhurst has sent me a picture of a cute card she made by combining the Stitching Cards Yorkshire terrier pattern with holly from the PinBroidery Happy […]
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“Secret Perfume” scented embroidery thread from DMC
I have been reading about the scented thread recently announced by DMC. The range is called “Secret Perfume” and is the type of stranded embroidery cotton used in cross-stitch work. […]
Sneak preview of a stitching pattern for the Pinbroidery web site
Just in case you think that I am sitting in the sunshine enjoying the beautiful spring weather that has been favouring the south of England for the past few days, […]
Suggestions for christening or baptism card words
Since a new Baptism/Christening prick and stitch pattern has been released on the Stitching Cards web site, I thought it would be a good idea to offer some suggestions for […]
“Beer, Beer, Beer” – a Royal Navy drinking song
The Beer Glasses design from the Stitching Cards web site is proving very popular so I thought it would be a bit of fun to find a drinking song to […]
Major holidays/celebrations in the card maker’s calendar
In these culturally diverse times it is useful to know the dates that various peoples celebrate their official holidays and exchange greetings cards. Valentine’s Day – Saturday, 14 February […]
What are the turtles saying? Valentine caption competition
Humorous greetings cards are very popular as they help cheer up our lives and add a note of whimsy to our card giving. Have a bit of fun by suggesting […]
A brief history of St Valentine’s Day
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate St Valentine’s Day on February 14 and why it is associated with lovers? The ancient Greeks and Romans held fertility festivals in mid-February. […]
Christmas Quiz – 10 questions to test your knowledge
Your Christmas cards have been sent, the presents are wrapped and the holiday is about to begin. Here is a quiz to get you in the Christmas spirit. 1. When […]
A brief history of the Christmas card
Handmade Christmas cards can be traced back to fifteenth century Germany where cards with religious pictures were exchanged as seasonal gifts. The custom of sending Christmas cards by post started in […]
What type of card do you stitch on?
I design my stitching patterns to fit on a standard size double-fold card. These types of cards may not be available locally to you, particularly if you live outside of […]
The Dutch influence on embroidery on paper
I have been designing stitching cards for over ten years but the origins of the craft go back a long way in history. Card has probably been used as a […]