It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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MAKE, Sewing · March 28, 2021

Crewel embroidery inspiring and beautiful DIY kits

One question: why haven’t I discovered crewel embroidery before? I stumbled upon the most beautiful images via Pinterest and something just switched on for me. I’m a sucker for pretty embroidery anyway, but there’s a 3D feeling to crewel work that gives another dimension (literally). Crewel work is a traditional and ancient form of embroidery that uses wool to create a slightly raised feature, usually on a linen twill fabric background.

Crewel work was hugely popular in the late 17th and early 18th century and is often referred to as Jabobean embroidery. During the Arts & Crafts era of the late 19th century, crewel work enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. I love that there’s a trend on both Pinterest and Etsy for it right now too!

So I headed over to Etsy on the hunt for practical ideas. Turns out there are masses of beautiful kits and patterns on there, so I thought I’d share a few of the favourites I found with you. Some are true crewel embroidery and some aren’t. But I have decided to share the ideas I love that have a textural, shaded feel, rather than getting too hung up on whether it’s wool or not. I feel I should point out that I have shared a kit to make a replica embroidery from the actual bedhead of Queen Elizabeth I of England’s Lord High Treasurer. So I hope that means you can forgive me for playing fast and loose with the definition in places!

Crewel embroidery kits on Etsy

English Bouquet crewel kit

crewel embroidery kit wild english garden flowers dog rose, lavender, pansy, forget me nots, wild strawberries available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #etsy
BUY ENGLISH BOUQUET CREWEL KIT

Tell me you don’t think this little beauty from the Needlewoman’s Studio is exquisite? It’s called An English Bouquet and includes what looks like forget me nots, wild strawberries, wild roses, pansy and lavender. What do you think the pretty little white flower is? The kit includes soft white linen union fabric, Appleton’s wool, needle and full written and visual instructions. The design is 6×6 inches, so you could easily incorporate onto a cushion, decorative box lid or stool top. I think it’s so beautiful that I’d actually just stretch it over a canvas and hang as a piece of art!

BUY AN ENGLISH BOUQUET CREWEL KIT ON ETSY NOW

Auricula Collector crewel embroidery kit

crewel embroidery kit auricula flowers available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #auricula
BUY AURICULA CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

I love the art nouveau feel to the crewel kits by Melbury Hill in Weymouth. Find daffodils and narcissi, bluebells, swallows and more. My two picks from the collection are this Auricula Collector design and The Galanthus (snowdrop) collector (below). The designs are inspired by period artworks and would make very special pieces of art for your wall, don’t you think? Lovely gift idea too…

All kits include 100% original linen twill, Appletons Wool, needle and full instructions. A 10 inch seat frame and 10 inch table clamp are recommended, which you can buy in the Ring frames & Tools section of their shop.

BUY AURICULA COLLECTOR CREWEL KIT ON ETSY HERE

Galanthus Snowdrop crewel embroidery kit

crewel embroidery kit galanthus snowdrop design available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #snowdrop #galanthus
BUY GALANTHUS COLLECTOR CREWEL KIT ON ETSY NOW

All Melbury Hill crewel kits are made from top quality British materials including linen twill from Scotland, manufactured by time honoured traditional weaving techniques and Appleton wools, produced in London from the C19th and reputedly used by the great William Morris in his works.

Modern Branch Crewel free pattern by Mollie Johanson

Love this simple crewel work pin cushion idea by Mollie Johanson - it's suitable for beginners and Mollie has shared her free pattern to have a go at making one yourself. The design has an Orla Kiely midcentury modern feel that I love #crewel #embroidery #pattern #free

This simple crewel work idea by Mollie Johanson has an Orla Kiely feel to the design and would make the perfect first crewel project. Click here to get all the info you need and to download your free pattern.

There’s a good selection of Appletons crewel wool available to buy on Etsy:

Object Book

The Art of the Needle

Wild Rose & Strawberry embroidery l kit

crewel embroidery kit wild rose and strawberry design available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #wildrose #strawberry
BUY WILD ROSE & STRAWBERRY CREWEL EMBROIDERY KIT + ON ETSY NOW

This lovely embroidery design is just one element of this totally fabulous and best-selling craft kit by Craftpod in Bristol. As well as all the materials you’ll need for the embroidery (5 inch wooden hoop, 100% cotton fabric, DMC embroidery threads), there’s also a Liberty lawn tasseled bookmark to make in fabric design Field Flowers (below), wild strawberry vintage postcard and tea! Perfect for the summer and a brilliant gift idea for anyone of a crafty persuasion (or yourself!). If you’re strict about these things, this embroidery isn’t crewel (unless you choose to use crewel wool threads instead), but I didn’t want to leave it out.

liberty fabric book mark diy kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #liberty #bookmark

BUY CREWEL EMBROIDERY & BOOKMARK KIT ON ETSY NOW

Apple tree house embroidery kit

crewel embroidery kit apple tree house design on antique linen available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #apple #treehouse
BUY APPLE TREE HOUSE EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

I love the light, contemporary touch of the designs by The Stitchery Studio (from Castle Ashby). The kits come with pre-printed antique linen, instructions and plenty of threads. You will need your own hoop, needles and thread.

There are lots of exquisite designs to choose from, but how about this Winter White design for Christmas? It would make a lovely little cushion, decoration or piece of seasonal artwork for the wall. Again, this embroidery isn’t crewel work – it’s beautifully textured embroidery – and I love it.

crewel embroidery kit white winter christmas wreath design on antique linen available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #christmas #wreath
BUY WINTER WHITE EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

Foxglove embroidery kit

crewel embroidery kit foxglove available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #foxglove
BUY FOXGLOVE EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

Not only is this Foxglove design (from Annie M Embroidery in Devon) very pretty, but it’s also suitable for total beginners. To make life easy, the design is pre-printed onto linen cotton fabric ready for you to embellish. The kit includes 6 inch wooden embroidery hoop, pen and ink illustration, backing felt, Anchor embroidery threads and instructions.

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I also really like this Birdsong botanical embroidery kit by Annie M (the M stands for Morris by the way..!). And how about this embroidered tote bag kit?

Botanical tote bag embroidery kit

crewel embroidery botanical tote bag kit available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #tote #bag #botanical
BUY TOTE BAG EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

Coastal embroidery kit

crewel embroidery kit coastal boats design on antique linen available to buy as a DIY kit from Etsy just one of the beautiful ideas I've shared with links to everything you need to enjoy crewel embroidery #crewel #embroidery #diy #kits #coastal #boats
BUY COASTAL EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

For a fresh contrast with floral and botanical designs, how about this coastal kit? It would be a lovely craft companion on holiday don’t you think?

BUY COASTAL EMBROIDERY KIT ON ETSY NOW

Historic crewel work

I know I’ve been going off-piste somewhat, so I should probably share some serious, fully paid-up crewel work ideas too. You can find masses of ideas over on The Crewel Work Company website. Browse kits by skill level, from beginner upwards all inspired by original historic embroidery.

You can buy a kit to make a replica of a bedhead made for Burghley House in the mid 18th century. Burghley House was built for Sir William Cecil, later 1st Baron Burghley, who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I of England.

The Crewel Work Company is a family business launched over 25 years ago by embroidery specialist Phillipa Turnbull and now run with her daughter Laura. They share a passion for historic embroidery and for keeping the designs and techniques from the past alive and thriving.

Their range of crewel work kits bring to life the designs, colours and techniques of the 17th to the 20th centuries. A great resource and I hope that sharing it with you makes up for my somewhat fast and loose approach to the subject.

Burghley House bedhead crewel work embroidery kit
BUY THE BURGHLEY HOUSE BEDHEAD KIT FROM THE CREWEL WORK COMPANY NOW

Find a totally wonderful collection of how to videos on The Crewel Work Company website here.

This one talks you through the basics of that essential crewel work stitch: Satin Stitch:

Trish Burr

If beautiful embroidery patterns are what you’re after, you need to know about Trish Burr. She sells an exquisite collection of patterns in her shop and also offers some wonderful free pattern PDFs and tutorials. She achieves such amazing shading – almost like painting with threads. Trish offers a range of online classes including three levels of shading technique classes.

There’s nothing to stop you making her designs with crewel embroidery wools if you’d like.

I’ve picked out my own favourites to share with you here, but it’s well worth a browse of Trish’s website to see what inspiration you might find…

Dog Rose embroidery pattern PDF

love this wild rose dog rose embroidery patterns by Trish Burr - just one of the beautiful crewel embroidery ideas I've shared with all the links you need to buy the patterns and to get your free PDF download patterns too! #crewel #embroidery #pattern #wildrose #rose
BUY WILD ROSE PDF PATTERN ON TRISH BURR WEBSITE HERE

Trish Burr Bird Collection embroidery patterns

love these blue bird and blue tit embroidery patterns by Trish Burr - just one of the beautiful crewel embroidery ideas I've shared with all the links you need to buy the patterns and to get your free PDF download patterns too! #crewel #embroidery #pattern #bird
BUY PDF EMBROIDERY PATTERNS ON THE TRISH BURR WEBSITE NOW

Make an embroidery journal

I just had to share this lovely idea with you by Trish. Click here to get all the free pattern PDFs to make the fabric journal itself as well as all the beautiful free patterns to make the miniature embroideries to fill it with. Click here to get all the instructions you need to make up the journal once all the components are made.

Bluebird Embroidery Crewel kits

Bluebird embroidery co crewel work kits including a beautiful bird of paradise and chaffinch available to buy along with other beautiful crewel work patterns and kits I've shared on the blog #crewel #embroidery #pattern #bluebird #birdofparadise #chaffinch
BUY BLUEBIRD EMBROIDERY CO CREWEL PATTERNS HERE

Bluebird Embroidery Co is another great place to find inspiring ideas and kits, like the bird of paradise and chaffinch kits (above). I also really like this Flower Cup design.

Bluebird embroidery co Flower tea cup crewel work kit available to buy along with other beautiful crewel work patterns and kits I've shared on the blog #crewel #embroidery #kit #bluebird #tea #cup #flower
BUY FLOWER CUP CREWEL KIT FROM THE BLUEBIRD EMBROIDERY CO NOW

Other essentials

One key find for anyone who suffers with neck problems (like me!) is this embroidery hoop stand.

wooden embroidery hoop stand
BUY WOODEN EMBROIDERY HOOP STAND ON ETSY NOW

It’s highly flexible with 360 degree rotation and fits all frames, Qsnaps (I say that as though I know what that means – I assume that you might!) or hoops up to 12 inches. The idea is that as well as easing the angle of your neck and shoulders, it will free up your hands to stitch more easily and to avoid cramps.

Appletons crewel embroidery wool

Object Book on Etsy sells a great selection of Appletons wool and also offer great value sale hanks

The Art of the Needle also sells a wide selection of Appletons wool and other embroidery threads and kit.

Bohin crewel embroidery needles

Brilliant pack of all sizes required for most kits. Size 5 is good for 2 to 3 strands of embroidery thread. Good quality needles with a larger than usual eye for easy threading.

Embroidery starter kit

embroidery tools starter kit
BUY EMBROIDERY STARTER EMBROIDERY TOOL KIT ON ETSY NOW

Not all kits include the hoop, good needles or the right scissors, which is why this little companion kit from The Stitchery Studio is such a great find.

Useful books

A-Z of Crewel Embroidery
Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

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Comments

  1. Sharon Richardson says

    July 30, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Beautiful examples, lovely to see this skill kept alive.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      July 31, 2021 at 8:42 am

      Thank you Sharon! 😊

      Reply
  2. REBECCA GRAY says

    July 19, 2022 at 7:01 am

    I’ve done crewel work off and in for 70 years. My biggest problem is what to do with them when finished. The younger generations don’t appreciate the beauty of crewel work, embroidery, counted cross stitch, crochet or knitted work.

    Reply
  3. Cre8iveskill says

    February 20, 2025 at 9:46 am

    These crewel embroidery kits are absolutely inspiring! The combination of traditional techniques with modern designs makes them perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers. At Cre8iveSkill, we love seeing how embroidery continues to evolve while preserving its rich heritage. Thanks for sharing this wonderful resource!

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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