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?
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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! 
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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 
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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.
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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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LIFESTYLE · November 11, 2021

Win a beautiful dried flower embroidery bundle by Olga Prinku

Win a dried flower embroidery bundle by Olga Prinku

I know just how many of you already love the work of dried floral creative genius Olga Prinku. So I am thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful prize bundle to one lucky reader. Olga is offering a signed copy of her beautiful book Dried Flower Embroidery (Quadrille, £15) as well as one of her brand new Flowers on Tulle Embroidery Kits (Dried & Floral, £45).

First off, let’s take a peek inside Olga’s new book. I’ve been hankering after it for some time now and definitely have it on my wish list for Christmas. If you don’t want to wait, you can buy a copy of Olga’s book now at most good book shops, including Waterstone’s or Amazon.

Olga’s Dried Flower Embroidery book

dried flower embroidery olga prinku

Dried Flowers Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle (an art form that Olga pretty much invented all by herself!).

Discover how to dry your own flowers, make your own frames and techniques for embroidering onto tulle using nature as your thread. From the first page, it’s a though Olga is taking you on a beautifully captured mindful walk through nature, teaching you her creative techniques as she goes. It’s a joyful and inspiring place to be.

There are 16 projects to enjoy – from wall hangings to homeware and wearables – suitable for beginners upwards. What makes the book a particular pleasure is the exquisite photography throughout.

To give you a flavour, here’s a peek inside…

dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku
dried flower embroidery book olga prinku

You can buy a copy of Olga’s book at most good book shops, including Waterstone’s or Amazon now. To enter our competition for a chance to win a signed copy, as well as Olga’s new Flowers on Tulle kit, please scroll down to the How to Enter section of this post.

Now let’s take a look at Olga’s beautiful new dried flowers embroidery kit.

Flowers on Tulle embroidery kit in collaboration with Dried & Floral

olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral

These limited edition kits are available to buy through the Dried & Floral webshop and Etsy and include the materials you need to make a beautiful piece of dried flower embroidery hoop art.

olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral

Learn how you can create your own stunning dried flower embroidery works of art, or copy one of Olga’s trusted designs following her step by step instructions. This beautiful kit is full of everything you need and more.

flowers on tulle embroidery kit by olga prinku with dried and floral
olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral

Each kit contains an embroidery hoop, tulle, an abundance of stunning dried flowers, plus tools with glue and a full brochure explaining the techniques you will need. Dimensions of each boxed kit: 31cm x 21.5cm x 5cm.

olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral
olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral
olga prinku dried flower embroidery kit with dried and floral

How to win this Olga Prinku prize bundle

For a chance to win this special prize (worth £60): Flowers on Tulle kit and signed copy of Olga’s Dried Flower Embroidery book, all you have to do is tell us what you love most about Olga’s designs. Pick a particular favourite or talk in general – it’s up to you – and please feel free to be as creative as you like! If you could do with some further ideas and inspiration to help you, this blog post: How to make embroidery hoop art with dried flowers, has lots more images of Olga’s work towards the bottom of the post.

Please post your entry as a comment at the foot of this blog post.

You won’t see your entry appear immediately when you add it to a comment box, but it will come through to our admin area once you click the ‘post comment’ button. Once we’ve logged your entry we’ll publish it.

Please note that this competition is only open to residents of the UK. 

Good luck and hope you enjoy! We’ll be choosing the winner at the end of December, so why not enter now?

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Dried Flower Embroidery is available to buy from most good book shops, including Waterstone’s or Amazon now.

Flowers on Tulle embroidery kits are available to buy from Dried & Floral

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Comments

  1. Carisa Smuts says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:02 am

    I live in South Africa and have a daughter working in the UK. Each and every time I receive an email from you, it is a magnificent pause in my day: I get transported to another, better world, where beauty and aesthetics uplift us to be the better version of ourselves. I would love to win this book and the kit!!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:08 am

      That’s so lovely to hear Carisa – thank you! 😊

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      • Rita gribbena says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:05 am

        Love them all especially the Embroidery Book Would be an ideal Gift to me x

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        • Laura Dunkley says

          November 15, 2021 at 8:07 am

          😊

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  2. LAURA JONES says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:06 am

    this is such a different concept of embroidery and a wonderful way of using natures wonderful flora. these would be wonderful displayed on a wall in my house and a real talking point

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:28 am

      I do agree Laura

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    • Christine Till says

      November 14, 2021 at 10:28 am

      Hi Laura, what an amazingly beautiful craft you have designed. I grow many lovely flowers during the summer and instead of just pressing and drying them then leaving them in the pages of a special notebook, you have shown a way of displaying the wonders of nature where l can see them.

      Glorious! Xx

      Reply
      • Laura Dunkley says

        November 14, 2021 at 11:23 am

        Great idea Christine – glad you enjoyed the post!

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        • Jacqueline Donson says

          November 27, 2021 at 4:25 pm

          Great gift

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  3. Elizabeth Shaw says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:35 am

    I would love to win this for my daughter

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:26 am

      😊

      Reply
  4. Will Tunnicliffe says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:58 am

    This would be ideal for my daughter in law who is homeschooling her two young daughters. She could use this to teach them the beauty of nature and show them how to create wonderful things from Mother Nature’s rich bounty.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:26 am

      Lovely idea!

      Reply
  5. Jeni says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:59 am

    I love these, such an original idea and so pretty..

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Glad you enjoyed Jeni!

      Reply
  6. Allison Gasper says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Something I have never seen before and is absolutely beautiful: love flowers; love sewing – this would be my perfect hobby!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:09 am

      So glad you like the idea Allison!

      Reply
  7. Kelly Glen says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:35 am

    These are absolutely beautiful and shows the flowers at their finest.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:10 am

      I totally agree Kelly

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  8. Moira O'Donnell says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Absolutely stunning. What a brilliant idea with beautiful results.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:10 am

      I totally agree Moira – love Olga’s work too

      Reply
  9. Helen Finch says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:54 am

    Olga’s creations are a great way to show off the flowers. I love the bird and the shadows it creates. Olga’s clock designs are also a clever and useful addition to brighten up a room.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Totally agree Helen – the shadows add a whole new dimension don’t they?

      Reply
  10. Helen Finch says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:57 am

    Ps the link to how to make embroidery hoop art is broken x

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Thanks Helen – fixed! X

      Reply
  11. Sue Barton says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:14 am

    This is so beautiful- I would love to try it

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:24 am

      Thanks Sue!

      Reply
  12. MARIA ROGERS says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:16 am

    absolutely beautiful and innovative idea! love it!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Glad you like it Maria 😊

      Reply
  13. Lita Elizabeth Ashley says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:44 am

    I love the idea of creating something using embroidery hoops. I have quite a stash of hoops that I’d love to use this way. I don’t think I could do as beautiful a job as Laura but I’d love to give it a try.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Perfect – definitely give it a try! Hope you enjoy

      Reply
  14. Susan B says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:44 am

    I fell in love with tulle when I was a child and was given my first tutu.
    I fell in love with flowers when I was a teenager and was given some bulbs and seeds to grow.
    I fell in love with embroidery when I was a (stressed) adult and discovered the joy of creativity.
    And now I’ve fallen in love with Olga’s beautiful, delicate and inspiring work!

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    • Christine Till says

      November 14, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Hi Laura, what an amazingly beautiful craft you have designed. I grow many lovely flowers during the summer and instead of just pressing and drying them then leaving them in the pages of a special notebook, you have shown a way of displaying the wonders of nature where l can see them.

      Glorious! Xx

      Reply
      • Laura Dunkley says

        November 15, 2021 at 8:09 am

        😊

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      • Sarah Thomason says

        November 15, 2021 at 8:16 pm

        For me embroidery, cross stitch and a lot of knitting were gifts my nana taught me. I love this concept of using the dried flowers. It’s such a beautiful thing you have really inspire me to grow and use my dried flowers from our garden with some of my nans hoops. She will be the angel on our wall to remember her. Thank you
        Love Sarah xxx

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Susan – glad you enjoyed the post and hope you enjoy having a go yourself!

      Reply
  15. Susan Carter says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:57 am

    I am intrigued by the technique and would like to master it. Not only for its’s pleasing aesthetic and intuitive placement of materials but for Olga’s ability to capture nature’s beauty. A mindful practice kept boundless in the never ending circle of the hoop.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:27 am

      Totally agree Susan!

      Reply
  16. Liz Crawford says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:59 am

    these are lovely, so different and would fit in with any decor

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Glad you like Olga’s work and glad I shared it!

      Reply
  17. Nicola O'Brien says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:10 am

    I love your work. In particular the small hoop with the pink, blue and white flowers stands out as the colours are still so pure despite the flowers being dried. I am thinking about growing my own flowers to try and dry them next year as I feel so inspired.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

      I love Olga’s work too Nicola – definitely try growing your own flowers to dry next year – great idea!

      Reply
  18. Suzanne says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:12 am

    I love the simple, effective placement of natural items to create a stunning design.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

      Totally agree Suzanne

      Reply
  19. JayJay says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:19 am

    I am Ms Crafty, I sew, knit, crochet and all things lovely. I have not added dried flower embroidery to my list until now!! Wow what a fabulous new hobby, I love her work, and of course it is seasonal as you can make it with the flowers through the year. Love, love this innovative new hobby, can’t wait to get started. Thank you for yet another ‘craft skill string” to add to my ‘bow’. Music to my ears.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:31 am

      My pleasure – glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  20. Jenn Gillies says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:20 am

    While reading this blog all I could think about was how inspiring this would be to my creative daughter. She is 16 and loves all kinds of handcraft. But she is particularly taken by nature. And I can see her foraging for the perfect elements to weave unique creations. Every one would be so beautiful in its own way. And one for every season… just lovely. I cant wait to forward this post to her.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Lovely idea Jenn – hope your daughter enjoys!

      Reply
  21. Cat says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Amazing idea – something new to try!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 11:33 am

      Thanks Cat – enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Mary Kaiser says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    What I love about this form of art is that you take something beautiful from nature and preserve it in an art form that can be enjoyed forever. They are lovely and I would love to learn how to do this. As I get older I would love to have a craft that I can do that doesn’t require me to be so active. I hope I win this gift so that I can get started and learn this beautiful craft! Thank you for having the contest and sharing her beautiful art work with us!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 14, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      My pleasure Mary and glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  23. Dawn Dent says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    I love the idea of making something wearable but the book contains so many ideas there is something for everyone. I’d love to win this so we could have a creative family day

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:52 am

      There definitely is something for everyone – plenty for a creative family day 😊

      Reply
  24. Angie Jackson says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    The designs are so beautiful and it’s a very unique concept that I’d really like to try my hand at.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:52 am

      It really is – Olga pretty much invented it. Definitely try your hand at it!

      Reply
  25. Carol W. says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    This is new to me, and inspiring. I love the idea of taking flowers I can grow myself and creating a work of art. How wonderful and how beautiful. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:53 am

      my pleasure Carol 😊

      Reply
  26. Marie Elvin says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    Such a lovely craft. The beauty of nature is unrivalled and to be able to produce something that incorporates this would be absolutely amazing. Autumn is my favourite season, but by trying this i’m sure it will give me the opportunity to open my eyes to hidden beauty in the other seasons I seem to just ‘pass through’.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:54 am

      Totally agree Marie – enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Jocelyn Stoody says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    I am rediscovering embroidery. I embroidered as a child, and I pressed flowers as well. My grandfather constructed a flower press for me when I was about 10. So, for me the work that Olga creates is not only gorgeous, it’s a kind of “home food”. Just lovely. Every time I see a photograph of her work, I become instantly happy.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:55 am

      I know exactly what you mean Jocelyn. Do you still have the flower press your grandfather made for you?

      Reply
  28. Candace Malley says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    That’s so creative I love the natural look. I’d like to try that I love trying new crafts.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:56 am

      Glad you enjoyed the post Candace – definitely give it a try!

      Reply
  29. Alyson Caddick says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Even during wintertime,
    When the world seems dark and grey,
    Olga’s pretty, cheerful designs,
    Chase the clouds away.
    Mindfulness and crafting
    Go hand in hand to me,
    And a reminder that spring will come again,
    In her designs I see!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Brilliant- thanks Alyson!

      Reply
  30. Donna Grybowski says

    November 14, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    My daughter and I both embroider. She uses some of her pieces in her film work at college. I think we would both enjoy working with real flowers as threads.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:57 am

      Great idea Donna!

      Reply
  31. Amanda Outten says

    November 14, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    What a perfect way to bring the outside inside. Lots of ideas that I had never considered. Beautiful work…

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:58 am

      Totally agree Amanda

      Reply
    • Sarah Thomason says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      For me embroidery, cross stitch and a lot of knitting were gifts my nana taught me. I love this concept of using the dried flowers. It’s such a beautiful thing you have really inspire me to grow and use my dried flowers from our garden with some of my nans hoops. She will be the angel on our wall to remember her. Thank you
      Love Sarah xxx

      Reply
  32. Lucy B says

    November 14, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    Love this! A beautiful, new and innovative idea to display natural, dried flowers. This would make a super gift.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:58 am

      Glad you enjoyed the post Lucy 😊

      Reply
  33. MRS MARGARET PITMAN says

    November 14, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    How refreshing to have a totally different medium. Would love to win this

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:00 am

      You’re right Margaret – it is a totally different medium that Olga pretty much invented herself

      Reply
  34. Matilda Mummery says

    November 14, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    They’re so gorgeous!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:01 am

      😊

      Reply
  35. Wilhelmina margalis says

    November 14, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Her exquisite embroidery seems wrought by fairies… it’s so delicate and beautiful. I long to be part of the magic with a bit of fairy instruction……it would indeed be magical to win this!

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:01 am

      I know exactly what you mean Wilhelmina!

      Reply
  36. Karen Freeman says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    What a lovely idea! They look so pretty.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:02 am

      😊

      Reply
  37. Jennifer says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    Her work reminds me a bit of Andrew Goldsworthy…taking pieces of nature’s most intense colors or gorgeous details and weaving them into a new tapestry of textures and shapes. I love the calming, slow approach of preserving each piece of leaf, frond, or flower and integrating into a new art form. Every step is slow but intentional, lending to the beauty of the final piece. Thank you so much for the inspiration and all the ideas this brings bubbling to the surface! ♥️ ~Jennifer

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:02 am

      My pleasure Jennifer and I’m so glad it has sparked such creative inspiration for you 😊

      Reply
  38. Eileen Hindley says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Would love to try this it looks amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:03 am

      😊

      Reply
  39. Sarah Baker says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    As I don’t tend to win anything, THIS is something that I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win. The concept of using dried flowers on tulle is amazing, when I first saw it I thought it was suspended on nothing, I was intrigued. Then after a closer look, I saw it was on material. and I thought WOW. The use of dried flowers and the arrangement is endless, but your designs are simple but very effective. I would love to win this book and craft bundle. I would like to get my voluntary vulnerable adult’s embroidery group involved with this craft, and if I won then I could do this.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Sarah – what a lovely idea to share this creative process with your vulnerable adults embroidery group

      Reply
  40. Jade says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    This embroidery is so unique and would fit perfectly into the natural theme of my home that I’m trying to make!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:04 am

      😊

      Reply
  41. Gill says

    November 14, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    I’d love this prize. The ideas are so original and colourful.

    Reply
    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:04 am

      😊

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  42. Sheena Batey says

    November 14, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    It is all so clever and pretty and also inspirational. I am always checking the hedgerows for potential material

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Thanks Sheena – sounds like you won’t have any problem finding the natural materials to work with!😊

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  43. Natalie McDermott says

    November 14, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Olga’s work is absolutely breathtaking. I came across her Instagram last year and her designs are the most beautiful and unique things I have ever seen. I’ve never seen a piece of her work that I haven’t found to be amazing. I’d love to win this prize so that I could be almost have a piece of her work in my home.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:05 am

      I totally agree Natalie – I felt the same way when I discovered her work on Instagram too!

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  44. jackie rushton says

    November 14, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    I love the delicate finish and mix of colours that Olga uses in her designs. Makes them very appealing and a joy to look at!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:06 am

      Thanks Jackie – totally agree!

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  45. Carol De says

    November 15, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Just beautiful .. so natural looking

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      😊

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  46. Ray Dodds says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:10 am

    Love this gorgeous prize for my granddaughter Shaylen

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      😊

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  47. shirley thompson says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:21 am

    Peace, love and beauty, are the best words i think to use for Olga’s amazing art

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      totally agree Shirley 😊

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  48. Julie Robertson says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:25 am

    I love the fact that it all looks so do-able. I adore flowers but whenever I try flower arranging I always end up with something that looks like its been eaten by the milkman’s horse! This looks like a great way to always have flowers in the house……and, of course, it gives me the opportunity to casually say, “oh, that? yes, I made that, soooo simple.”

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      Love this 😆

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  49. Christine says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:45 am

    I have tried to do something similar with fabric flowers but it doesn’t compare with the real thing

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      😊

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  50. Alyson Brenchley says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    Its so beautiful to be able to continue the joy of a summer garden, during the darker months, with art like this.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      totally agree Alyson!

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  51. stefania says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    what a beautiful Christmas gift to find in a cold December morning under the tree …!! 🙂

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      😊

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  52. Jacqueline Ebdy says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Such beautiful, delicate work. It takes one’s breath away. If I were only half as talented! What a stunning Christmas Gift!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      😊

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  53. Vicki says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    I love the use of colours but also textures. So good to make the most of nature in such a multi-sensory way! Also love how it ties us closer to nature, through foraging and being more seasonally aware.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      Totally agree Vicki 😊

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  54. James says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    I just want to reach out and touch them! It is nice to have something that makes you pause and appreciate the little things – how something looks and feels. Even if it is a little frustrating to work with at first (I have big hands and fingers, haha), it forces you to slow down and appreciate things. Of course, they are also gorgeous and creative, love the colours and designs.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      Totally agree James! 😊

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  55. Annabel Greaves says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    I love that all the designs are unique and special x

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      😊

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  56. Julie Cook says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    The innovtion, blending stitching with dried flowers with stunning resultss

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      it’s such a lovely combination isn’t it?

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      • Sarisha says

        December 28, 2021 at 12:18 am

        Hi Laura, I dabble a bit in embroidery and have always been mesmerised by tulle pieces. Your work is phenomenal and brings together my two loves: flowers and embroidery! Such a beautiful concept, I find such inner peace being out in nature and likewise feel similar when I’m on my armchair with a needle and thread. This is stunning

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  57. Kimberly Walker says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    What an incredibly unique art form. I would love to win the kit to learn and spread this beautiful skill. Thank you, Kim

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      😊

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  58. Tahira Ali says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    i love theuniqueness of them

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      😊

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  59. Samantha Triggs says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    So beautiful 🙂

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      😊

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  60. Hester McQueen says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:20 am

    A delightful innovative unique way of preserving memories.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      most definitely ! 😊

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  61. Ann Boulton says

    November 16, 2021 at 10:23 am

    What a lovely idea and what beautiful creations are possible. A total inspiration.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      😊

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  62. Clare Cooper says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:05 am

    I love the fact these are beautiful flower arrangements that you can hang on a wall – with two large cats and two children it would be lovely to be able to display something that won’t get knocked over or grabbed!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      Totally get where you’re coming from Clare! 😆

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  63. Louise says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:21 am

    These arrangements are beautiful and the colours of the flowers and plants are fabulous. I arrange fresh flowers which sadly don’t last. How wonderful would it be to make one of these preserved works of art.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      😊

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  64. Paul Foster says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Stunning creations,very fresh,and emits radiance and dedication,along with much creativity,flower-on-tulle embroidery creations are like having your own bit of the garden of eden,in your home.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      yes!😊

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  65. Joo Dee says

    November 16, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    looks lovely and a nice thing to do for sure!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      😊

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  66. Helen Roast says

    November 16, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    This is such an innovative idea . Just beautiful! Not something I have tried before but perfect for making lasting memories of our gardens or special days.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      totally agree Helen 😊

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  67. Tina Cleveland says

    November 17, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    I love the freshness and simplicity of it, just beautiful

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      😊

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  68. Jacqueline Quinn says

    November 19, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Your e mails are so thoughtful, time to pause and reflect on what beauty our hands make. Thank you.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you Jacqueline – so lovely to hear 😊

      Reply
  69. Julie Reilly says

    November 21, 2021 at 7:53 am

    Olga’s box is filled with a rainbow of dried flowers. The colours can’t help but lift your spirit in these cold times. I’ve never worked with dry flowers before and this looks fun. Making things is so good for you and I absolutely love being crafty.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      I couldn’t agree more Julie! 😊

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  70. Mel says

    November 23, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Wow Olgas work is just stunning, I love the way she uses intricate embroidery & delicate dried material to encapsulate a floral display. I started my own creative business a cutting patch called Suffolk Flower Garden during lockdown growing cut flowers, some of which I dry. I’d love to learn this process during the dark winter months when there is not much going on in the garden. I could then have a flower filled life all year round & create beautiful pieces of natural art using my own material.
    My favourite pieces from Olga are the blossom & letter hoop she is amazingly talented.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Totally agree Mel – love the sound of your business and it sounds like you won’t be short of beautiful materials to work with! 😊

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  71. Lauren Wills says

    November 23, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    This is stunning. I love the bright colors so compact. Seems more applicable than a seasonal wreath. Great idea!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      😊

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  72. Ross Leech says

    November 24, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Innovative with great colour schemes.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      😊

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  73. Julie Thearle says

    November 27, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    This is something new to me but I absolutely adore the intricacies and adorable pieces and I am super keen & excited to try it for myself. Perfect for the winter evenings and outside in summer in garden doing this too! Relaxation hobbies at its best. Just so beautiful. Thankyou for this fantastic opportunity. Good luck everyone!! 🙏🤞

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      My pleasure Julie 😊

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  74. crystal golden-hann says

    November 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    What a beautiful new way to embroider.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      😊

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  75. Eva Appleby says

    November 27, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    I am in agreement

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      me too!

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  76. Hannah white says

    November 27, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    This is the first time I’ve seen this type if craft and it looks so beautiful and looks really fun to do, my favourite is the wreath.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      I like the wreath best too Hannah 😊

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  77. Brenda Hackett says

    November 28, 2021 at 12:15 am

    A beautiful display

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      😊

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  78. Katrina Ferguson-moffat says

    November 28, 2021 at 12:52 am

    They’re all so pretty! This is a craft I would definitely love to try.
    It seems so delicate and so beautiful looking. 💜

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      😊

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  79. Tracy Curness says

    November 28, 2021 at 7:49 am

    I am a keen gardener and love to fill my house inside and out with flowers. I am always a little saddened when my Flowers die and have never thought of drying them and making such beautiful displays. 😍 Even though I won’t win, I now have some inspiration to do something different and will definitely try this. Its stunning 😍

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      😊

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  80. JANET SMITH says

    November 28, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    THESE DESIGNS CAPTURE THE FULL BEAUTY AND VIBRANCE OF NATURE IN ALL ITS GLORY

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      Yes! 😊

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  81. Louisa cutting says

    November 28, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    I would love to win this kit. I particularly like how Olgas kits are made on a tulle. These can be gifted to friends and family as presents. I like how they last as they are dried flowers too. So if one of the family members was to have a baby girl the pink kit would make a lovely personalised keepsake that would also look beautiful displayed in the child’s room 😍

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Yes there’s something so lovely about the tulle isn’t there? 😊

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  82. sallie burrows says

    November 30, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    my sister would love this,she is very artistic.The flowers are beautiful

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 2, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      😊

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  83. Caroline Toye says

    December 6, 2021 at 12:33 am

    I love this embroidery with all the beauty of nature showcased this way. They are all lovely but my favourite for gifting are the capital letters.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Yes – the letters are beautiful aren’t they? 😊

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  84. kaye steeper says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    Something different

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Agreed! 😊

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  85. Jen says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    These are just beautiful and I love the combination of using what is natural and local to bring it inside as art

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:52 am

      I totally agree Jen – glad you enjoyed! 😊

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  86. Gretchen Binns says

    December 23, 2021 at 12:48 am

    I love the elegance and delicate nature of this craft. It is just beautiful and I would love to win a kit (especially as they are sold out online).

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  87. Julie Watson says

    December 24, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    The idea of using dried flowers to embroider is a new one to me but I feel excited to give it a go. I have tried many crafts in the past particularly anything to do with flowers so am researching how to get started, Olga’s book would be a great starting point on my journey so hopefully I will be lucky enough to win it. Merry Christmas everyone and a happy, healthy and flower filled new year to all.

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  88. Rebecca Brown says

    December 24, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    I love the concept – it’s such a unique and beautiful idea!

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  89. Julie Major says

    December 26, 2021 at 10:06 am

    I lost my Mum suddenly in November. I kept some of the funeral flowers as they were just too beautiful to leave behind at the cemetery. Some of them I’ve dried and I was browsing for ideas of how to use them when I came across your beautiful ideas and designs. To learn how to make something like this would be such a lovely memory of my Mum as, in her younger days she made all our clothes and taught me to sew. I wold love to win this.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      December 28, 2021 at 11:30 am

      So sorry to hear that you lost your Mum, Julie. Embroidering with the dried flowers from her funeral is a lovely idea

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  90. nat pope says

    December 27, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    i’d certainly like to try this – looks beautiful

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      😊

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  91. Katherine Snedden says

    December 28, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    I’ve never seen embroidery with dried flowers before and it’s really inventive! I have done a plant embroidery with thread, but this is something entirely new.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      hope you enjoy! 😊

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  92. Gail Ridsdale says

    December 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    So pretty

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      😊

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  93. maxine kirk says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    So Pretty and something new to learn

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      😊

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  94. ruth davies says

    December 30, 2021 at 9:42 am

    I would love to win this for my daughter and looks so beautiful

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      😊

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  95. Victoria Byrne says

    December 30, 2021 at 10:56 am

    This is such a wonderful idea, i would love to gift one to my friend for her wedding.

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      😊

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  96. fiona d says

    December 30, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    We’ve been shielding our 11 year old immunosuppressed son since March 2020, even though we’ve chosen to do this to keep our boy alive sometimes it sometimes feels like we’re under house arrest. We’re always looking for new & different ways to add cheer to our home. Olga always uses bright and cheerful combinations, though embroidery isn’t our strong point we always happy to give anything a try, (by we I mostly mean my incredibly creative 20 year old talented makeup artist daughter!), we’d love to have a go at this kit & maybe show Olga our results, our boy has severe learning difficulties so things like this stimulate his senses, so many pluses!

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      thanks for sharing your story with us Fiona – it sounds like a really good idea to share the sensory side of this kind of craft with you son. Hope you’re all keeping well.

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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?
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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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