I don’t think I’ll be alone in admitting that I sit (knitting) in front of Kirstie’s Handmade Britain, tutting and eye rolling at the heavy weather she can make of what seems like a simple craft project.
Take the second episode where she worked with Clare Cole on an embroidered card. It looked easy peasy, just some cutting and stitching. Just drawing with thread right? How hard could it be?
Well I can now say that it’s harder than it looks having given it a shot myself.
Sorry Kirstie – I shall no longer be so smug about trying something new and being good at it.
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November 16, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Stephanie
Yes, but the result of your efforts is pretty lovely!
November 16, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Ollie Leggett
That really made me laugh Claire – great reveal on the ‘chaos’ card. Love it!
November 16, 2011 at 6:33 pm
sue
Ha ha ha I thought that too during her last show ‘Homemade home’ but when I tried the machine embroidery, hmmmm it was tricky, very tricky. So I shall join you tonight (crochet hook in hand) watching Kirstie and thinking that looks easy………NOT!!!!
Your card is delicious by the way. ♥
November 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Jenny
My granny says you can always tell a good embroiderer by how neat the back is! haha! However I disagree! A wee bit of material or card stuck over the top hides a mulitide
Gorgeous christmas cards, and love those yellow flowers.
November 17, 2011 at 1:50 am
Betsy
It’s beautiful, though!
November 17, 2011 at 11:24 am
Annie @ knitsofacto
I know just what you mean about machine embroidery! I took a workshop in it once and it really was tricksy. Love the cards