Easy embroidery in pink.

Cotton gingham is a great easy fabric for embroidery. Dead easy for cross stitch too. These are some examples I own from what has become a bit of a pink collection.

The stitches are very simple and these would have been quite quick to complete too. You just need an even weave and you're off and rolling.

Hardanger

Hardanger is another form of counted thread embroidery that uses drawn thread work. It's usually called whitework, and you'll recognise it in tablecloths etc. As I'm a fan of all things counted and embroidery here is some more info.

Marmee Craft

I have a new favorite blog that I found via Etsy. Marmee Craft is the brainchild of Marjorie. She has the most amazing Etsy shop here too. The above print is for sale and is called Everything is Alright.

Giant Spooky Doll Face Brooch

Giant spooky doll face brooch by Madebymilla for sale on Ebay

Freedomwig

Freedomwig is Martha Rich's painting-a-day website. Such a great idea. Such great images too.

Button Progress

This time last year I made a little owl brooch. Now that I have the bigger mould I thought I'd try out some more. Currently I'm thinking of doing about 8 different designs. It's a little fiddly getting them to come out to the button machine straight, but I'm on the case. I think over the next few days I'll continue experimenting...

Making Buttons

I'm currently making new covered buttons, but this time I have an extra large button mould. It's 4cm wide, so I'm thinking of making brooches. They should be available in the store on Etsy pretty soon.