Heartfelt Handmade

26/06/2026

23/05/2026

So many wild flowers on the road to our Airbnb. I had to stop and pick some. And check out these magnificent giant dandelions. A great four day stay while we explored the white villages.🌼

21/05/2026

Stumbled upon this tiny haberdashery in the narrow alleyways of Cadiz. It was closed and sadly didn’t look at all inspiring but who knows what hidden treasures from a bygone era may have lurked inside. 🧵🪡

20/05/2026

Although predominantly stitch related this feed is about “all things creative” hence the inclusion of flamenco. 💃 We went to a show but there is nothing more flamboyant than dancing in the street. Sevilla, we loved you.

19/05/2026

Seville - where even the humble icecream is an art form. 🍦

18/05/2026

Not everyone’s cup of tea but I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the ‘Queen Elizabeth II - Her Life in Style’ exhibition at Buckingham Palace. The detailed embroidery on her evening gowns and wedding dress was amazing. The standout gown however was her Coronation gown. It was spectacular. Apparently the original design specified just silver and gold threads but the Queen insisted on also using colour. This brought the Scottish thistle, Irish shamrock and Welsh leek to life as well as flowers from her other dominions. Can you find the stylised silver fern?

15/05/2026

Next stop, Liberty. A must visit for all lovers of beautiful fabrics and design. Known for their amazing merchandising, this Strathberry installation caught my eye.

14/05/2026

Europe 2026
2 weeks ago we arrived in London. This store was one of our first destinations as I needed trims for a number of projects.
The guy outside was “waiting for his wife who was buying half the store”. My husband joined him. 😊
Inside- two floors of goodness. A restrained purchase made.

19/01/2026

Christmas gifting for a wee girl who is about to move from her cot into “a-big-girl’s-bed”.
Pattern ‘Goodnight little bear’ available from 🛏️🧸

18/12/2025

Wreath made and hung. Ready for Christmas now. 🎁🎄