Ember & Thread

10/06/2026

09/23/2026

This is one of my favorite things I have made. No BS. 3 vintage needlework kits, started with the dog, and then I hunted down the other 2 to complete the scene, all handstitched by me, in a frame I also made! I wanted it to feel like you are looking out a window to see the tree house and pup, and I think I accomplished that. It took me about 2 years to finally decide to go with a walnut and ditch the idea of opening the windows. I didn't want to cover the backs of the stitchings, so I went for a funky scrap piece of wood - and I Love It So Much. I just need to add a hanger, and it will grace my walls for eternity! Swipe to see the early stages of it all!

09/14/2026

When your tiny, adorable niece requests you to dress like Cinderella for her 3rd birthday, and her Princess Party, you just have to! Cinderella was my favorite when I was a kid, so I had the little mice ornaments of Gus and Jaq and attached them to my glitter-bombing dress! 🥰 My wounded husband tore his bicep the other weekend, so he became my real-life Gus Gus! It was an adorable party for a sweet little princess, Aurora 🥰🥰

09/02/2026

I took part in the tiny art trade for the first time, hosted by Kelly and I wanted to experiment! I took the concept of the beaded plants I made recently, and since I happened to have 3 of the same 3" x 2.5" frame, I decided to make beaded, bendable, beautiful bouquets! Each one is a little different but all so cute, I want to make one for myself! 😊 I also included a little oval embroidery hoop pendant with vintage fabrics and magnetic needleminders for each of my groups' participants! I can't wait to get my little goodies! (This is my third time writing this caption, I just can't today with technology)

07/23/2026

Guys! This sunday, 11-4pm asbury REFRESH at Bell Works Fresh I will have tons of amazing hand embroidered vintage goodies, like these two babies! I'm so excited, hope to see you there! - Ps cutie nails by ANGELINE LAFFERTY ✨ NJ NAIL TECH

07/19/2026

I have been working so hard for months for my return to in-person markets, and I am so excited to be a part of Refresh for the first time, next sunday! I have had so much fun turning vintage textiles, doilies, and accessories into awesome, slightly more modern treasures to be enjoyed for more years to come. My husband has threatened to keep all the dog days of the week pieces because they are his favorite 🥰🤣 Everything shown was rescued from certain garbage doom, I repaired or restitched a lot of pieces, and some were painted/drawn on designs that I stitched over, too. I made custom, stained wooden frames and dyed the cord hangers to match the vintage pieces! I will also have vintage stitching kits, from my personal collection, a gorgeous ooak handmade butterfly bag, vintage fabrics, textiles for repurposing, and DIY patches made from vintage fabric! I hope to see everyone in holmdel for the asbury REFRESH market next sunday!

07/13/2026

I still have a few spots left for learning how to hand embroider tomorrow at the Lighthouse Tavern Purchase your kit to save your seat at emberandthread.com

07/02/2026

June review: dressed up for my parent's 50th anniversary

They're too cute

For dinner we went to the place where they got married 50 years ago

Lovely visits from the critters, Gertrude & Heathcliffe

We loved to watch the critters, sometimes with adult beverages 😂

Had my first Sip & Stitch, and it was successful and fun!

My kit design packaging got a revamp

I was busy this month sewing, hand embroidering, staining, and creating wall hangings out of vintage textiles for my July market!

06/30/2026

Want to learn how to hand embroider? Look at this awesome video Michelle Marcella-Morales made from the first Sip & Stitch! Join us again Tuesday July 14th at the Lighthouse Tavern from 7-9:30 for my second Sip & Stitch! Learn 10 basic stitches, have some good food, drinks, and have fun! Purchase your kit, which has everything you will need and more, from emberandthread.com to save your seat!

06/28/2026

Happy birthday to my Cancer ladyface whose infectious laugh gets me every time Natty G Fileap Oh, we were lil troublemakers when we finally became friends 🧡 I love you to the moon and back, may this year be filled with all the blessings you deserve 💖