Somerset Stitch

24/10/2026

Silk fusion - what a sunny Saturday I had today with the lovely ladies at Avalon Stitchers - was it raining outside?! Every silk lamp and tealight was just stunning and beaming sunshine :)

20/10/2026

We're off the blocks with the first day of our Heritage Craft Escape at the atmospheric Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster - a gloriously happy day with Quilliance and Books and Bindings, sharing passementerie, bookbinding and quilling skills.

15/10/2026

My collection of vintage passamenterie braids is growing, with many thanks to Tilly 'D' for wonderful new additions. It's fascinating to examine these incredible woven braids, and fun to think how they can be used in the 21st century. The trend for household decor is moving to 'cosy' this winter, and my introduction to passementerie as part of a Heritage Craft Escape in Dunster next week is perfect timing. :)

11/10/2026

Picture perfect passementerie in delightful Dunster Castle and Watermill. The first castle I ever saw as a child, it continues to wow me and offer up new fabulous finds :)

07/10/2026

03/10/2026

A new passementerie cushion - a very pleasing combo of beautiful woven braid and sumptuous silk :)

23/09/2026

Happy results from an easy afternoon repurposing zips, inspired by my favourite London trimming shop - VV Rouleaux. Old metal zips are a bit of a challenge to find these days, but well worth the effort for this delightful Rose Brooch make. :)