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The Sugar Skull Cushion 💀
As autumn approaches with this chill in the air, choose this Sugar Skull cushion for your next project to make....
carolannelong
Sep 161 min read


Beautiful Butterfly Tapestry Kit Collection
If you fancy choosing a new project for this autumn, or want to try a new craft, then you might like to sew one of these butterfly...
carolannelong
Sep 72 min read


The Celtic Hangings
I was busy all day yesterday my sewing studio making cushions and wall-hangings. My studio is in a Victorian Police Cell, I'm Cell Number...
carolannelong
Sep 52 min read


Luna Moth Tapestry Kit, Perfect Project For Autumn 🍂
Luna Moth Tapestry Kit is a fabulous and elegant needlework design in gorgeous rich wool colours against a dramatic black background....
carolannelong
Sep 42 min read


How to bind the edges of your finished tapestry.
Congratulations if you have completed your tapestry! Binding is a lovely way to finish your work. It's not difficult, but you have to...
carolannelong
Aug 161 min read


Little Dragonfly Block and Little Cockerel Too
A wee bit late, hopefully you have finished this block and are working on Little Cockerel. A few tips on how I stitched this one. Sew the...
carolannelong
Jun 221 min read


Safe Oot, Safe In!
Congratulations to the Queen and her court! Have a great Beltane everyone! Gustaf's Beltane Window
carolannelong
Jun 191 min read


Little Sheep and Little Panda! #sewalong
So, fellow SALers, hands up who's finished their Little Sheep and can't wait for Little Panda tomorrow?? I'm hoping that most of you are...
carolannelong
May 111 min read


Block 2, Little Sheep
Well! How is everyone doing with block two, Little Sheep? I'm away visiting Dad this week, but of course, I have my sewing with me! I...
Carol Long
Apr 291 min read


Finishing Block One!
How are you all getting on with your first block? I know that Janet streaked ahead and finished a few days ago. 🥇 My block has some...
Carol Long
Apr 241 min read


Sewing Light Areas
I've a few tips about sewing the lighter areas. I normally sew background in place so I can start to add in light shades, such as the...
Carol Long
Apr 191 min read


Bunny Block
Evening SALers! How are you all getting on with the Dutch Rabbit block? I've had two days when I couldn't sew, but had a lovely hour this...
Carol Long
Apr 181 min read


Day two - Making a start 😁
Well, I didn't manage so much today, but I'm pleased with how the corner is coming along. How are you all getting on? There were a few...
Carol Long
Apr 151 min read


Sew-A-Long With Animal Fayre Tapestry Project
Our Sew-a-long project is starting today 🥳🥳🥳 Those of you who have signed up to join the group should receive the first block...
Carol Long
Apr 142 min read


#Treat Yourself
I've been making Gift Boxes to upgrade your Sew-a-long pack. You can easily add the Gift Box to your order by choosing from the dropdown...
Carol Long
Mar 271 min read


Sew-a-long Project Release!!
Join me for the first Sew-a-long with Animal Fayre project! The packs are now ready to post, you can pre-order from today, ready to start...
Carol Long
Mar 241 min read


Adding another colour
You can easily add the next colour on your pattern. Start the wool from the front and hold the tail with your thumb (You can also start...
Carol Long
Mar 231 min read


How to thread the needle!!!
It may seem easy, but there's definitely a knack to threading the needle with tapestry wool. I have this way which works every time,...
Carol Long
Mar 221 min read


Sunbathing in March
So, it's the 20th of March and 🌞 ☀️. I'm lucky enough to have a lovely sunny spot outside Gustaf's Studio and Gallery, so I'm making the...
Carol Long
Mar 191 min read


#marchmeetthemaker
#marchmeetthemaker Hello! 😁😁😁 I 'm hugely motivated by colour, it's exhilarating and weirdly calming. I love chopping and stitching,...
Carol Long
Mar 142 min read
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