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The text "Shop Independent" below a row of Christmas baubles.
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Why I’ll be shopping indie this Christmas

It’s the start of November, so my thoughts are inevitably turning towards Christmas. In previous years I’ve often left things to the last minute and had to rely on the convenience of large retailers. This year I want to be different so I’m pledging to shop indie as much as I can. What does shopping […]

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Stitching quiz

In these times of lock down, I think it’s really important to look for ways to bring a bit of joy and fun into our lives. As I love both stitching and quizzes I thought it would be fun to combine them! I’ve really appreciated the online stitching community the past few weeks, I love

Completed flamingo embroidery. Worked using silk shading and stumpwork.
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Starting silk shading

In my last post I told you about how I started my journey at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and how rediscovering embroidery helped me to better deal with stress during some challenging times. I was obviously keen to continue my journey! Through my readings and discoveries about the RSN I saw an amazing

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Hello

Are you already a stitching fanatic? Are you keen to learn more about the craft of embroidery that can also be used to create beautiful and powerful art? Or perhaps you’re a newbie looking for an alternative to watching the latest box set to unwind? Well you’ve come to the right place! I’m Alex and

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