#stitchingsmalls

[daisyaydon]

My parents are extremely fortunate to have many snuffly-nosed, prickly visitors to their garden 🦔🦔🦔 Sadly we are hedgehog-less so I’ve been planning to stitch my own little friends for some time…and here they are! My new Autumn Hedgehog is taking a rest from an early evening’s forage under a bramble, while a bee flies past on his way home to the hive before the evening chill comes…🍂🦔🐝 . I stitched the Autumn Hedgehog on both 32ct and 56ct linen, creating an ornament for an autumn-themed tree and a pin badge to decorate my jackets this season. . Available for pre-order now (shipping from 1 October) as a chart or as a chart with materials - just click on the image, visit bluecoppice.com or click on the link in my bio…🐝🐝🐝 . #bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #stayhomeandstitch #bewellandstitch #handmadeornaments #handmadegifts #handmade #needlecraft #embroiderydesign #stitchingsmalls #dmcthreads #pinbadge #stitchersofinstagram (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjBVKUWrHVd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #stayhomeandstitch #bewellandstitch #handmadeornaments #handmadegifts #handmade #needlecraft #embroiderydesign #stitchingsmalls #dmcthreads #pinbadge #stitchersofinstagram

[daisyaydon]

There are lots of different ways to make boxes - I’m quite traditional and prefer to avoid glue and tape. This doesn’t mean I don’t like glue, quite the opposite (UHU is a particular favourite for all things paper-related), but it can be unforgiving and doesn’t always stand the test of time. . I like to lace the lining fabric and embroidered pieces onto mount board before stitching the panels together. Lacing gives you a chance to adjust and centre fabric patterns or the embroidered panels. Stitching the panels together allows you to wriggle the panels into position to make sure the lid and base fit together snugly - and if you’ve misjudged the size of the card, you can always undo the stitches and lacing without damaging the fabric…🪡🧵 . As you can see from this detail from my Bobbin Box for Bees, another bonus of stitching panels together is the strong, near-invisible joins you create. All held together as if by magic! . For more information about the Bobbin Box for Bees, visit bluecoppice.com 🌸🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #embroideredbox #stitchingsmalls #embroideryart #needlework #needleart #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #handmade #bobbinlace #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #zweigartlinen #dmcthreads (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CehJG3ur83H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #embroideredbox #stitchingsmalls #embroideryart #needlework #needleart #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #handmade #bobbinlace #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #zweigartlinen #dmcthreads

[daisyaydon]

People often ask me how I have the patience to stitch, but I’m not sure patience is quite the right word…’tenacious’ maybe? ‘Curious’? ‘Determined’? Sometimes it can be frustrating (such as when you think you have the perfect solution but what’s in your head doesn’t work in thread, and it all has to be undone…again…🤦‍♀️) but it’s mostly deeply satisfying. . Finding the perfect stitch to represent sunflower petals, finding the perfect angle for an open beak, finding the perfect combination of colours to show shadow and light…all deeply, deeply satisfying…😊 . ‘Song of Hope’ is available from bluecoppice.com - all proceeds go to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal 🇺🇦🌻🐝 The chart costs only £5.00 (approx $7.00) and since it’s a PDF download, there are no extra postage charges - you’ll be able to start stitching immediately! . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #songofhope #embroideryart #hoopart #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmade #needlework #needleart #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #sunflower #nightingale #ukraine #inspirations #colonialknots #stumpwork #stumpworkembroidery #stayhomeandstitch #bewellandstitch (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdrJK4rNgKA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #songofhope #embroideryart #hoopart #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmade #needlework #needleart #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #sunflower #nightingale #ukraine #inspirations #colonialknots #stumpwork #stumpworkembroidery #stayhomeandstitch #bewellandstitch

[daisyaydon]

Phase three of Operation Digital Download is complete! If you’ve missed my recent posts, you may not know that I added digital downloads to the Samplers and then the Beehive collections - and today I added Peas on Earth and Fish Tales 🤩 🌱🐟 . So escape all those pesky postal and customs charges and order a digital download today! You’ll get an email with a link to download all the charts and instructions as a PDF file ready to stitch immediately 🥳🥳🥳 . Click on the image or visit bluecoppice.com to get started… 🐝🐝🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #peasonearth #needlecase #pincushion #scissorcase #scissorfob #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needleart #handmade #perminlinen #dmcthreads (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-wEBqNWY-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #peasonearth #needlecase #pincushion #scissorcase #scissorfob #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitch #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needleart #handmade #perminlinen #dmcthreads

[daisyaydon]

Whether you’re a sucker for scissor cases, you’ve fallen for fobs or besotted by boxes, the Beehive collection has something for you…and now the whole collection has gone digital! 🐝🐝🐝 . Don’t worry if you prefer printed booklets, they’re not going anywhere 😊 But for those of you struggling with postal services and customs charges, you can now order a digital download - once ordered you’ll be able to download a high quality PDF booklet containing all the instructions and charts, just like the printed versions 🎉🎉🎉 . Click on the image or visit bluecoppice.com to order or for more details…💐🐝 . (Pictured: Beehive Pin Drum, Bobbin Box for Bees, Beehive Scissor Case and Queen Bee Scissor Fob) . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #scissorcase #scissorfob #embroideredbox #beehive #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderersofinstagram #embroideryart #needleart #zweigartfabric #dmcthreads #rugbyartistsandmakers @rugbyartistsandmakers (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps_2ttLesT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #scissorcase #scissorfob #embroideredbox #beehive #stitchersofinstagram #embroiderersofinstagram #embroideryart #needleart #zweigartfabric #dmcthreads #rugbyartistsandmakers

[daisyaydon]

I teased a little of this piece a few weeks ago, and now I’m delighted to announce that Medusae Miscellanea has been selected to be part of the Coventry Open 2023…I’m ridiculously excited and can’t wait to see her fellow exhibits at @the_herbert_cov 🤩 . The exhibition opens on 24 March and runs till 21 May so if you’re in the area then, please do pop in! . I’m drafting the instructions and refining the charts now - make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter for pre-order info and special subscriber discounts 🥳🐝 . And don’t forget to check out my new workshop starting on Saturday 15 April - limited places are available so book now…click on the image, visit bluecoppice.com or message me for details 💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #medusa #etui #stitchingsmalls #countedthreadembroidery #romanfountain #inspirations #crossstitching #stitchersofinstagram #xstitch #needleart #embroiderylove #stumpwork #rugbyartistsandmakers (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpf-Xe2Lg-i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #medusa #etui #stitchingsmalls #countedthreadembroidery #romanfountain #inspirations #crossstitching #stitchersofinstagram #xstitch #needleart #embroiderylove #stumpwork #rugbyartistsandmakers

[daisyaydon]

Remember I said I’d been busy? Well one of the things I’ve been doing is prepping for a brand new workshop with a brand new exclusive design! . So have you ever wanted to try embroidery but didn’t know where to start? Do you enjoy cross-stitching but wonder what else is out there? Are French knots tying you down? Have you ever wondered how to personalise a piece? . Starting from the basics and working through a wide range of stitches, I'll walk you through the creation of this rose-covered pincushion simply bursting with bees - and just in time to welcome summer...💐🐝 . From only £95, you’ll receive: * 6 x 2hr classes, starting from 10am-12pm Saturday 15 April  * Individual support for 8 weeks * All materials including linen, DMC threads, gold-plated needle, hoop, card template and much more... . All classes will be held at @artatthealex in Rugby - my stitchy home from home!! . Limited places available - book now!  Send me a message or email me on [email protected] for all the dates and more details 🐝🐝🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #crossstitching #embroideryworkshops #rugbyartgalleryandmuseum #rugbytownpopuparts #rugbytown #womensinstitute #needleart #handcraft (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN5c3mtWtu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #crossstitching #embroideryworkshops #rugbyartgalleryandmuseum #rugbytownpopuparts #rugbytown #womensinstitute #needleart #handcraft

[daisyaydon]

Does anyone else feel slightly cheated by time? I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but we appear to be heading into March and I’m still catching up on January…🤪 . Looking back over the past few weeks, I’ve actually achieved quite a bit 🤨 I have a couple of very exciting announcements to make in the next couple of weeks - I suspect one of these in particular will make my international friends very happy 🤩 . For those more local, I’m drawing up a schedule of events where you can come to see all my pieces in life, and have a chat about all things stitchy 🥳 . Make sure you’ve subscribed to my newsletter to get all the info hot off the press, including super-special subscriber offers - to sign up, head over to bluecoppice.com! 💐🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #crossstitching #xstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchingsmalls #stumpwork #embroideryart #embroiderylove #dmcthreads #perminlinen #rugbyartistsandmakers @artatthealex #warwickshireopenstudios (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBFKnjLu4m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #crossstitching #xstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchingsmalls #stumpwork #embroideryart #embroiderylove #dmcthreads #perminlinen #rugbyartistsandmakers #warwickshireopenstudios

[daisyaydon]

One of the things I love about doing shows and workshops is hearing what others see in my pieces. When I was designing the Peas on Earth collection, I had Peter #Faberge’s bejewelled eggs in mind (particularly the Rose Trellis and Clover eggs) - mundane objects transformed with intricate details. In my case, using the tendrils and delicate flowers of the pea plant to ‘bejewel’ a #pincushion #needlecase and #pinkeep 🌱🌱🌱 . But one of the visitors this weekend saw something different - they saw #Elizabethan and #Renaissance influences and also felt that it was a design which transcended gender - resulting in pieces that all should appreciate 🥰 . I find this fascinating: I know my main audience is female (according to my engagement stats) but I don’t consciously design for women. I design what feels right to me, according to form and function - one design leads to another and another…I trip over into a rabbit hole and keep falling… . As for the Elizabethan and Renaissance influences, I can see where they were coming from 😊 I’m inspired by so many different time periods and locations, it’s not surprising that these will seep into my work without me realising! 😂 For the piece I’m working on at the moment, I’m drawing on my classical studies - I only hope you don’t say ‘it’s all Greek to me!’ when you see it…🤣🏺🪴 . What other inspirations do you see? Which of my pieces give you a feeling of another time and place? I’d love to know! . #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #xstitching #stitchingsmalls #handmade #needleart #inspirations #becreative (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFWHwWt_MK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#faberge #pincushion #needlecase #pinkeep #elizabethan #renaissance #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #xstitching #stitchingsmalls #handmade #needleart #inspirations #becreative

[daisyaydon]

Exciting news!! I’m taking part in @handmade_hour Gorgeously Talented Handmade Fair on Sunday! 🥳🥳🥳 . And as it’s a fair, there’ll be lots of talented artists and artists, so join us and make a start on that (say it quietly!) Christmas shopping…🎄🛍🎁 . I’ve never taken part in a virtual fair before so this is all new, but I’m very much looking forward to it 🤩 . #handmade_hour #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #handmadegifts #needleart #embroideryart #handcrafted #xmasgifts #christmas #stitchingsmalls #stitchersofinstagram (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHNEFJNBNg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#handmade_hour #bluecoppice #countedthreadembroidery #handmadegifts #needleart #embroideryart #handcrafted #xmasgifts #christmas #stitchingsmalls #stitchersofinstagram

[daisyaydon]

While we may not be fortunate enough to have hedgehogs visiting us, we do have a thriving colony of squirrels thanks to a number of old oak trees just outside our garden. Our cinnamon-dusted inhabitants are officially grey, but they have the most wonderful russet tint and are totally adorable 🧡🐿🍂 . The squirrels living in Honeyapple Meadow are the traditional red variety, but I suspect they love blackberries as much as ours do…and walnuts. If you ever want to become acquainted with a squirrel, offer up a walnut or two - you’ll have a friend for life! Or at least until the bag of walnuts is empty 🥜🌰🫘 . Click on the image or use the link in my profile to pre-order Autumn Squirrel today - I’m shipping from Saturday 1 Oct so before long you’ll have your own completely adorable squirrel to celebrate all autumnal things…🍂🐿🍂 . #bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmadeornament #pinbadge #autumnstitching #seasonalstitching #dmcthreads #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #embroiderylove (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGqX2TL5HU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmadeornament #pinbadge #autumnstitching #seasonalstitching #dmcthreads #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #embroiderylove

[daisyaydon]

It’s suddenly become very autumnal here - dark, cold, windy and slightly damp…🌬🍂☔️ . The good news? It’s the perfect season to cosy up under a blanket* and stitch! And my new Miniature Motif Autumn collection is a lovely way to add some some autumn colour to your home… . Click on the image or the link in my bio to preorder Autumn Squirrel, Autumn Agarics and Autumn Hedgehog - shipping starts on Saturday 1 October, so you’ll be stitching in no time!! . (*add your stitching companion of choice - I have Charlie, a half-Siamese black cat who requires me to be perfectly still for hours…and hours…) . #bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #autumnstitching #autumncraft #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmadeornaments #needleart #embroiderylove #crossstitching #xstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #dmcthreads #zweigartlinen (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-o2-_LBtF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #miniaturemotifs #countedthreadembroidery #autumnstitching #autumncraft #stitchingsmalls #pincushion #handmadeornaments #needleart #embroiderylove #crossstitching #xstitching #crossstitchersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #dmcthreads #zweigartlinen

[daisyaydon]

It’s World Honey Bee Day, and what better way to celebrate than gathering together all my Beehives for a family photo 🥰 How many bees and beehives can you spot?!! 🐝🐝🐝 . To stitch your own collection of beehives, visit bluecoppice.com today or click on the image…and have you spotted the freebie…? 😉🐝🐝🐝 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #beehives #bees #worldbeeday #beesofinstagram #crossstitching #pincushion #scissors #embroideredboxes #scissorfobs #needleart #needlecraft #handmade #embroiderylove #embroideryart #stumpwork #dmcthreads (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfvzvjLGpH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #stitchingsmalls #beehives #bees #worldbeeday #beesofinstagram #crossstitching #pincushion #scissors #embroideredboxes #scissorfobs #needleart #needlecraft #handmade #embroiderylove #embroideryart #stumpwork #dmcthreads

[daisyaydon]

It’s another blisteringly hot day here in Warwickshire, but some dreams always help to cool me down…just imagine being the little otter playing in the lake, coming nose to nose with the Golden Orfe while tiny tadpoles escape their nearby eggs…outside I’m still a sticky, damp mess, but inside I’m cool and calm… 🦦🐟🌱 . Lose yourself in the tranquil water by stitching your own Fish Tales Pin Drum - click on the image to order or visit bluecoppice.com today 🦦🌱🐟 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #watergarden #fishtales #pindrum #pincushion #stitchingsmalls #countedthreadembroidery #crossstitching #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needlecraft #needleart #broderie #dmcthreads #rajmahalartsilk (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPVFZOtllh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #watergarden #fishtales #pindrum #pincushion #stitchingsmalls #countedthreadembroidery #crossstitching #bewellandstitch #stayhomeandstitch #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needlecraft #needleart #broderie #dmcthreads #rajmahalartsilk

[daisyaydon]

After all my recent attention on #scissors, my pins have been feeling a little neglected! The Fish Tales Pinkeep is the perfect place for glass-headed pins - and these white pearls create a ring of iridescent bubbles, all surrounding a playful young otter who’s come nose to nose with a surprised Golden Orfe fish…🦦🐟 . To order the Fish Tales Pinkeep and make your own underwater world, click on the image or visit bluecoppice.com 🌱🦦🐟🌱 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #fishtales #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #embroideryart #embroiderylove #bewellandstitch #needlecraft #needleart #crossstitching #pinkeep #pincushion #stitchingsmalls #dmcthreads #rajmahalartsilk (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgz6LGErHkE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#scissors #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #fishtales #stitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #embroideryart #embroiderylove #bewellandstitch #needlecraft #needleart #pinkeep #pincushion #stitchingsmalls #dmcthreads #rajmahalartsilk

[daisyaydon]

The only problem with dressing up all of your scissors is deciding which pair to use for the next project…after all if I take the Fish Tales Scissor Set away for the weekend with me, will the Queen Bee take offence…? 🐟🐝🌱 My usual response is to start designing another scissor case and matching fob - it doesn’t solve the problem but it does let me procrastinate a little longer…😂 . Click on the image or visit bluecoppice.com to dress up your favourite pair of embroidery scissors - which will you choose? Fish Tales, the Queen Bee and Beehive or Peas on Earth…?🐟🐝🌱 . #bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #scissors #stitchingsmalls #scissorcase #scissorfob #bewellandstitch #crossstitching #stumpwork #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needlecraft #needleart #handmade #handcrafted #gift #dmcthreads (at Rugby, Warwickshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgpcvdxrzi4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bluecoppice #honeyapplemeadow #countedthreadembroidery #scissors #stitchingsmalls #scissorcase #scissorfob #bewellandstitch #crossstitching #stumpwork #embroiderylove #embroideryart #needlecraft #needleart #handmade #handcrafted #gift #dmcthreads