#warwickshireopenstudios

During #warwickshireopenstudios last summer, I had a lot of people ask me how to make the ‘perfect’ knot, where to start with an embroidery, which fabric to use and if I’d consider doing a workshop or two…and I always listen to my customers, so don’t miss my new workshop 😃 It’s going to cover everything from choosing fabric and needles, all the stitches needed to create the Beehive Trellis (including my favourite French knots!), personalisation, construction and much more 🌸🐝 . It’s the perfect Mothers’ Day or birthday gift, costing less than £16 a class including all materials, tea/coffee and sweet treats ☕️🧁 All classes will be 10am-12pm on Saturdays starting 15 April in the wonderful @artatthealex in the centre of Rugby (handily right next door to the John Barford car park) 🎉🎉🎉 . For more information about dates and to sign up, click on the image or drop me a message 💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #embroideryworkshops #rugbytowncentre #rugbyartistsandmakers #handmade #warwickshirelife #womensinstitute #pincushion #zweigartfabric #dmcthreads #artatthealex #rugbytown #frenchknots #craftastherapy (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvgZeWN8oZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s been a really busy couple of months, and I’m not sure it’s going to calm down anytime soon… . I’ve been busy working on new Miniature Motifs, including a matching batch of new hand-embroidered pin badges - and if you couldn’t guess from the picture, expect glorious autumnal goodness landing on bluecoppice.com very soon! 🍂🍁🍂 . And then I’ve been replenishing stocks of other pin badges, as so many lovely people were buying them from me while I was @artatthealex during #warwickshireopenstudios - I’m back at the Alex for the next three weekends so come and say hello if you’re in the Rugby area! . And then I’m right in the middle of preparing exclusive pieces for the workshops I’m planning in 2023…expect to see details of dates/venues in the coming months…🥳 . And then I’m still working on a bigger piece which really should be further along than it is…🤦‍♀️ . And then finally there’s this full-time job thing which I really do have to save some brain for…oh, and remembering to put aside a little time for my long-suffering husband that doesn’t just involve photoshoots or technical troubleshooting!! 😂 . Whew…I really need a holiday…🤪 . Visit bluecoppice.com and sign up to my newsletter to be the first to get your hands on lovely new things (and get lots of tips, tricks and subscriber special discounts too!) 💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #miniaturemotifs #crossstitching #needleart #bewellandstitch #embroiderylove #handmade #handcrafted #dmcthreads #handmadegifts #stitchersofinstagram (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2XIcJtmpE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Artists hard at work in the sunshine! I took a break from working on my latest piece to take some sneaky shots of my WOS colleagues…come down to @artatthealex tomorrow and Fri-Sun next weekend to see what we’re all up to 🤩 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #wos2022 #warwickshireopenstudios #rugbytownpopuparts #handmade #gifts #summerartweeks (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfO37kMNJBH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How do you sell downloads at a physical event? You stitch a little QR code and ask visitors to scan it to order the charts direct from bluecoppice.com…😃 . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #songofhope #warwickshireopenstudios @artatthealex #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #embroideryart #needleart #stumpwork #raisedwork #handmade #ukraine #decukraine (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOt9WTtc23/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s good to be back! I’ve been looking forward to this weekend since I packed up last Sunday - and we’ve been so busy, this is the first chance I’ve had to post since I took the picture at 10am 😂 Now we’ve got a little lull in visitors so I’m grabbing a late lunch and taking a breath before the next wave descends… . I was extremely tickled to see that @warwickshireopenstudios selected the fountain from my Water Garden Sampler to feature in their video of the day - I’ve joined a stunning lineup of artists with works on the theme of ‘Patterns and Textures’⛲️ Check out their IG post from earlier today to see the full array! . I’m busy working on my next piece in between chatting to visitors - can you guess what I’m working on? You can just see my frame in the corner of this pic… . #bluecoppice @artatthealex #countedthreadembroidery #wos2022 #rugbytownpopuparts #warwickshireopenstudios #stitchersofinstagram #embroideryart #needlecraft #handmade #gifts #needleart (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMMrciNf3-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’d like to interrupt the scheduled programme of box-related posts with breaking news: I’m exhibiting at Warwickshire Open Studios this year! 🐝🐝🐝 . I’ve joined 13 other artists/makers in Rugby’s newest art venue: the Alexandra Arts Company on James Street (right next door to the John Barford car park). We’ll be open 11am-5pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 11am-4pm on Sundays from Saturday 18 June to Sunday 3 July 😊 . If you’re in the area, come and visit - there’s something for everyone, from my embroidery designs to hand-spun wools and stained glass, photography and watercolours to jewellery and so much more… . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #artatthealex #wosrugby #warwickshireopenstudios #rugbyartistsandmakers #summerartweeksrugby #stitchersofinstagram (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CewcnWMr80Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Red Deer Antler ballpoints. #antler #handcrafted #unique #ballpointpens #warwickshireopenstudios #lovecov https://www.instagram.com/p/B3FlzgigCXy/?igshid=5c8idrjzblm7

African Wenge with Mexican Cocobolo Centre bands. #upstairsgalleryberkhamsted #handcrafted #upstairsgallery #cafdgg #warwickshireopenstudios #aitp2019 #cov2021 #notonthehighstreet #ukhandmade #handmadeinbritian #pens #wenge #cocobolo #unique #landmarkartscentre https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKf2jIgcG0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jn9u8cta9mmm