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A guide to embroidery stitches
By on 10/03/2009 13:34:39
Be a sewing star with these embroidery tips
Backstitch The backstitch is a basic embroidery stitch and is used decoratively in many of the softie projects. It is called backstitching because you move the needle a stitch backward before sewing the next stitch. To backstitch
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Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/01/2010 00:00:00
Jan Constantine's embroidery, Mielie seating cubes and nursery rhyme prints have all caught Junior's eye
* The queen of embroidery, Jan Constantine, features the Union Jack on cushions, mugs, throws and these delightful Lavender Bags, also available in pink or purple. They cost £29 each.* These patriotic Mielie seating cubes are woven in recycled
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Boo Cushion from Boo & Belle
By Junior on 01/05/2010 00:00:00
Illustrator Mandy Sutcliffe's little rabbit character Boo has his very own portrait hand-embroidered onto a cream cushion
Meet Boo, the cute rabbit companion of pretty little girl Belle. Both characters were created by illustrator Mandy Sutcliffe and now adorn pictures, clothing and soft furnishings. The latest addition is this hand-embroidered Boo Cushion, with a big Boo on the front and lots of li...
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Kas's embroidered bedlinen
By Junior on 01/09/2010 00:00:00
You can purchase some wonderfully designed bedlinen from Kas
For striking bedlinen, try Kas, an Australian company known for its unique embroidered pieces. There’s the motor-themed Jim’s Repairs, cool X-Ray selection and this bright Milla range. The cushions cost from £10, blanket, £20, cot comforter, £35, and the sheet and pillow case set...
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Sew lovely
By Matthew Holroyd on 27/08/2010 10:47:14
Embroided wonders
If you love beautiful accessories, you’ll adore Deep Indigo, a label that specialises in embroidery. Choose from sailors’ buttons, flagging and hats, or these novel key chains with embroidered fish, which cost £10.50 each.
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Toasty toes
By Nicola Onyema on 22/09/2011 12:40:25
Kick off Winter 2011 with a great selection of boots by Kickers
appropriately named, 'Kick Star' pictured above; a super girly boot with patent star shape cut-outs. Kickers have also kept newborns in mind with mini crib shoes that feature delightful teddy bear embroidery. Check out the Kickers website for the arrival
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Shortlisted Girls' Fashion - Name It
By Junior Design Awards on 22/05/2012 07:35:00
The brands bringing you the most fun and fabulous girls' clothing on the high street
eyelet embroidery, and a delighfully swishy tulle skirt. Find out... how Name It fared in the Boys' category and check out our summer Name It fashion roundup
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Delightful Dorothy's gingham apron craft
By Amanda Pauley on 14/05/2013 12:05:00
Recreate the wonder of Oz by following these simple instructions to make an apron for your Dorothy doll
You will need:50 x 30cm blue gingham30cm of thin white laceMatching sewing threadRed embroidery thread1. Using the template (download it here), cut one apron and one pocket from the gingham fabric. Cut a 50 x 5cm rectangle for the waistband and a 16
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Win a gorgeous outfit for your child
By Matthew Holroyd on 06/08/2010 16:19:54
We have these two fabulous Mamas & Papas outfits to give away
a more ethereal approach based on delicate pleating and origami shapes, embellished with sweet embroidery in romantic shades of plum, pastel pinks and misty mauves. We have these two fabulous outfits – one for a boy and one for a girl (ages
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Stella McCartney Kids SS11 video
By Catherine Hudson on 03/03/2011 10:32:11
Take a behind the scenes peek at the Stella McCartney spring summer 2011 Kids collection
for the bold florals, graphic bird prints and vintage inspired embroidery.We interviewed Stella McCartney to discover the inspiration behind her collections, which are perfect for mini-fashionistas. Also, look out for a feature article in the April issue
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