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For February’s Aurifil Artisan Challenge, I revisited my raw edge appliqué butterfly cushion with a fresh focus on thread selection. Using the Aurifil Swatch Book to match and contrast real thread samples against my fabrics made colour decisions intentional, balanced, and beautifully precise.

After some time away from my studio following a family loss, I felt ready to pick up my threads again. This month’s Aurifil Artisan 3:2:1 Challenge  gave me the perfect nudge - the brief was simple but inspiring: use at least 3 thread colours , in at least 2 different thread weights , all in one project . For this challenge, I created “Telling the Bees” , a piece inspired by the old folklore of the same name. Traditionally, bees were seen as part of the family - any news of b

Autumn has a way of wrapping everything in warmth and texture. The air turns crisp, leaves crunch underfoot, and the woods come alive...

My August Aurifil Artisan challenge: a 3D stitched butterfly postcard inspired by Somerset summer, vintage textiles, and creative play.

This small-but-bold quilt brings together FreeSpirit Fabrics scraps, vibrant Aurifil threads, and lots of playful stitching. A joyful dive into colour, creativity, and learning — imperfections and all!

Back in my last post, I shared the joy (and squeals!) of opening my Aurifil Artisan 2025/26 welcome package - and hinted at the...

Excited to be selected as an Aurifil Artisan 2025! Take a peek inside my welcome package, discover my leafy seahorse design, and see how a bold 12wt thread inspired my first monthly challenge project.

Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone I’ve always believed that creativity has the power to heal, inspire, and connect us. But it wasn’t until...

Exciting News: Dandelion & Peacock Newsletter Launch! I’m so excited to share that I’ve started a Dandelion & Peacock newsletter! It’s...