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It’s been a grey, damp, dreary week here so it’s time to welcome a little brightness - and each piece in the vibrant Fish Tales collection is now available as a digital download! 🤩🐟🦦🐟 . The collection consists of a #scissorcase and #scissorfob , a #pindrum , #pinkeep and #needlecase all decorated with golden orfe fish going about their business with help from a couple of local friends - each piece makes a perfect gift for stitchy friends, or stitch and keep the whole collection to turn your own sewing box into an underwater scene… . Order today and start stitching immediately! Just pop over to the link in my profile or visit bluecoppice.com…🐟🐟🐟 . (And if you’ve not signed up to my Beehive Trellis workshop yet, don’t forget - time is scooting by!! 😱) . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #handembroidered #needleart #handmadegiftsarethebest #embroiderylove #crossstitching #zweigartfabric #dmcthreads #rajmahalartsilk #artworkshop #rugbyartistsandmakers #rugbytowncentre (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqV6f9roYdH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another apprenticeship piece I found hidden away. This is a piece of Hardanger embroidery which originates from Norway. Traditionally it is stitched in white, for some reason I was allowed to do fuchsia pink! 😂 . . . #hardanger #hardangerembroidery #countedthread #whiteworkembroidery #scandinavianembroidery #embroiderysampler #countedthreadembroidery #pinkstich #whippedbarbados #klosterblock #perlé #perléthread #stitching #embroidery #ricanoamano #broderiemain #picot https://www.instagram.com/p/COkLS2mLOAr/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’d encourage everyone to order directly from Ukrainian designers like @stitchy_princess_black and @victoriahousedesigns_samplers but if you’d like to support Ukraine more widely, I’m donating all proceeds of my new design, Song of Hope, to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal @disastersemergencycommittee . The design costs £5.00 and all of the £5.00 will go to the DEC. In return, you’ll get an eight-page PDF download with the charts and full instructions 🌻 . Visit bluecoppice.com for all the details and stitch your own Song of Hope…🌻🐝 . . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #embroideryart #hoopart #crossstitch #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #embroiderersofinstagram #songofhope #ukraine #sunflower #nightingale #decukrainehumanitarianappeal #decukraine (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdMBlztAFS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy #worldbeeday to every bee!! . There’s some exciting bee-related news coming soon...plans have been on hold (thanks, Covid-19!) but now restrictions have eased here in the UK, it’s full steam/buzz ahead...🐝 . In the meantime, if you’re in the mood for stitching our little pollinating friends, visit bluecoppice.com to see more 🐝🐝🐝 . Pictured here: detail from the Bobbin Box for Bees - charts and all instructions available for only £13.50 + shipping (and we do ship anywhere in the world!) . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #bobbinbox #bees #beesofinstagram #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #embroideredbox #stitchingsmalls #dmcthreads #zweigartlinen (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGivMlrg99/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy Easter! It’s a lovely long weekend here in the UK - and the glorious sunshine is becoming sporadic, ready for the rain, chilly winds and cloudy skies that are traditional for all true British bank holidays...so the perfect stitching weekend awaits! 🐝🐝🐝 . In between stitching my next sampler, I plan to eat toasted hot cross buns smothered in butter, devour a salted caramel chocolate egg (aren’t you proud I’ve not started it yet @sandiwoodsdesigner ??🤣) and ignore all housework... . Do you have lovely stitching/crafting and eating plans for the long weekend too? 🐣 . To order the Spring Rabbit, visit bluecoppice.com or message me for details 🐰🌸🐝 . . #bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #springrabbit #rabbitsofinstagram #countedthreadembroidery #samplerstitchersofinstagram #stayhomeandstitch #bewellandstitch #stitchersofinstagram #handmadeornaments #stitchingsmalls #pinbadge #handmadebuttons (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNKdaHYLxZR/?igshid=1jwbj9d0ie3m

Not sure what to say other than, ta daa!! 😂 . Until 21 May you can see Medusae Miscellanea in her temporary home at @the_herbert_cov as one of those selected from over 1000 submissions for this year’s #coventryopen exhibition 🤩 . Last night was the private view where we got a first glimpse at the whole exhibition - and there’s some amazing work on show 😃 If you’re in the area, do go and take a look! . If you’d like to chat about Medusa and the exhibition, or just fancy coffee and cake surrounded by art, I’m back at @artatthealex tomorrow, together with @stevedavies1st and @sandiwoodsdesigner - come down and say hello! . Finally I’m drafting Medusa’s instructions at the moment so make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter over at bluecoppice.com to get all pre-order info. And while you’re there, don’t forget to book onto my workshop - the first class is on Saturday 15 April 😃💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #rugbytown #rugbyartistsandmakers #warwickshireartist #warwickshirelife #stitchersofinstagram #coventrycrafter (at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLu32ONgxk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When designing the Arboretum Sampler, I drew on a number of my favourite places to create my perfect autumn woodland walk. The leaves are crisp underfoot, the air is fresh and there’s glorious colour everywhere you look…and you can start stitching it today because it’s now available as a digital download! . Click on the image or the link in my profile, or visit bluecoppice.com for all details 🍂🍁🍂🐝 . If you fancy trying out a smaller piece and building up your confidence before starting a sampler, don’t forget I’m teaching the exclusive new Beehive Trellis design in Rugby soon! Limited places available - click on the link in my profile for details! . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #samplerstitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #embroideryworkshop #rugbyartgalleryandmuseum #rugbytowncentre #artatthealex @artatthealex #rugbyartistsandmakers #sampler (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqG1sTEtMHZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you booked onto my workshop yet? If not, what are you busy bees waiting for? 🐝🐝🐝 We’re going to be making this cute bee-covered #pincushion from start to finish, from tackling those pesky French knots to personalisation and final construction - all the tips and techniques you need…with additional sweet treats! 😂 . As you look through the trellis from behind, you see the back of the beehive framed by roses while bees busily collect the nectar…don’t delay! To make your little slice of summery goodness, click on the image or the link in my bio 🤩💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #embroideryworkshop #embroiderylove #needleart #crossstitchersofinstagram #therugbytown #rugbytowncentre #rugbytown #rugbyartistsandmakers @artatthealex #artatthealex (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEE3T9tAGT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=