ShirleyStitcher
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Spring is on the way and the days are getting longer! More time for stitching. :-) My latest design, a Tudor rose in beautiful blackwork is now online. A great design for lovers of blackwork with eleven different motifs to try. I have also recently added two lovely notebook covers in sashiko embroidery to my store. They each have different motifs that run diagonally across the fabric and extra patterns on the inside flaps. A bit of Japanese text which says "addresses" is a neat touch. You could change that for initials if you want to make a personalised gift!
I am very happy to say that all of my designs are now presented in English and French so that all my customers can have the best experience possible!
Le printemps arrive et les jours commence a s'allonger! Encore du temps pour broder. :-) Mon dernier modèle, une rose Tudor en beau blackwork est maintenant en ligne. Un excellent design pour les amateurs de blackwork avec onze motifs différents à essayer. J'ai ajouté aussi, tout récemment deux beaux couvre-carnets en broderie sashiko à mon magasin. Ils ont chacun des différents motifs qui traversent le tissu sur le biais et il y a encore de dessins sur les rabats. Des caractères japonais donnent le mot "adresses" pour un petit touche authentique. Vous pourriez changer ça pour des initiales si vous avez envie de faire un cadeau personalisé.
Je suis bien contente de dire que maintenant tous mes designs sont en français et en anglais pour que tous mes clients puissent avoir la meilleure expérience possible!
Announcement
Spring is on the way and the days are getting longer! More time for stitching. :-) My latest design, a Tudor rose in beautiful blackwork is now online. A great design for lovers of blackwork with eleven different motifs to try. I have also recently added two lovely notebook covers in sashiko embroidery to my store. They each have different motifs that run diagonally across the fabric and extra patterns on the inside flaps. A bit of Japanese text which says "addresses" is a neat touch. You could change that for initials if you want to make a personalised gift!
I am very happy to say that all of my designs are now presented in English and French so that all my customers can have the best experience possible!
Le printemps arrive et les jours commence a s'allonger! Encore du temps pour broder. :-) Mon dernier modèle, une rose Tudor en beau blackwork est maintenant en ligne. Un excellent design pour les amateurs de blackwork avec onze motifs différents à essayer. J'ai ajouté aussi, tout récemment deux beaux couvre-carnets en broderie sashiko à mon magasin. Ils ont chacun des différents motifs qui traversent le tissu sur le biais et il y a encore de dessins sur les rabats. Des caractères japonais donnent le mot "adresses" pour un petit touche authentique. Vous pourriez changer ça pour des initiales si vous avez envie de faire un cadeau personalisé.
Je suis bien contente de dire que maintenant tous mes designs sont en français et en anglais pour que tous mes clients puissent avoir la meilleure expérience possible!
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sondelisey1 on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent item as expected from Shirley. Detailed instructions and totally as expected many thanks.
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sondelisey1 on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent item as expected from Shirley. Detailed instructions and totally as expected many thanks.
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sondelisey1 on May 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent item as expected from Shirley. Detailed instructions and totally as expected many thanks.
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ekm1934 on Dec 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat example of blackwork shading. Seller was very nice and made sure I would reach out with any questions.
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ekm1934 on Dec 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous pattern with lovely clear instructions. Seller was proactive in reaching out to let me know she’s available for consultation. Edit: finished pattern and really enjoyed it. Made me think a lot about shading effects, which is what draws me to blackwork in the first place.
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Jen on Aug 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLooked over the pattern and am impressed! Instructions are geared to someone who has done a little stitching, but is new to blackwork in general, or new to using it as a filling stitch. The process for pattern transfer, how to do an outline stitch, setting up a hoop, and ideas for finishing are included.
What makes this especially beginner-friendly is the patterns are written in between the grid lines (like counted needlepoint patterns), so it is easy for someone to know what holes to bring your needle up through and where to go down. This is unique to how other blackwork patterns are presented - usually on the grid lines, which could be confusing to newer stitchers!
The design is gorgeous, reminding me of art deco, and my fingers are itching to get stitching! -
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Christine on Sep 24, 2020
4 out of 5 starsVendeuse très sérieuse, elle m'a gentiment traduit les explications qui étaient en anglais en français.
Ca va beaucoup m'aider à faire ce modèle.
Je pensais que le modèle était dessiné sur une grille comme 2 blackworks que j'avais fait, mais il est dessiné. La vendeuse m'a expliqué comment faire et je vais suivre ses conseils. Merci beaucoup
About ShirleyStitcher
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All my designs are original. I love the traditional techniques but occasionally jazz things up a but as with this heart.
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I'm always eager to try out new techniques. This piece is made with a punchneedle.
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Shirley's little helper is often on hand to "assist" in the design process.
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I enjoy feltmaking. This little bag started as loose wool fibres which transform magically into fabric in the process.
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I love working with colour and texture as these beaded starfish show. Colouring in with beads.
Sharing my Stitching Passion
I have loved embroidery for many years and decided to challenge myself by doing the City and Guilds courses. I eventually finished my studies with a Level 3 diploma in 2016 after several house moves and much disruption but the effort was well worth it as it gave me confidence and I learned a huge amount.
Living in beautiful Brittany since 2003 I soon found people who shared my passion for stitch. It took a while to be truly confident with French but that was key to making new friends and good life here. I started a stitching group which continues in good health to this day and which has around a 50:50 split of French and English speakers.
Later, I started a small business holding monthly workshops in my home. That way I could share my joy in creativity and I was pushed to make new and original designs.
Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/shirleyjmccann
Or on Instagram @shirleystitcher
J'adore la broderie depuis plein d'années. J'ai décidé de me mettre au défi de l'étudier plus formellement en suivant la formation britannique City and Guilds. J'ai enfin terminé mes études en 2016 après plusieurs déménagements et plein de chambardement mais l'effort m'a repayé puisque j'ai gagné en confiance et j'ai appris énormément de choses valables.
Habitant la belle Bretagne depuis 2003 j'ai bientôt trouvé des gens qui partageaient ma passion pour la broderie. Il m'a pris un moment devenir vraiment confiante avec mon français mais c'était clé pour une vie heureuse et pour trouver des amis ici. J'ai fondé un groupe d'art textile qui continue en bonne santé jusqu'à ce jour et qui a des membres d'à peu près 50:50 francophone et anglophone.
Plus tard j'ai commencé une petite entreprise proposant des ateliers mensuels chez-moi. Comme ça je peux partager ma joie en la créativité et je suis poussée a faire des designs nouveaux et originales.
Suivez moi sur Facebook: www.facebook.com/shirleyjmccann
Ou sur Instagram @shirleystitcher
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Shirley
Owner, Designer, Maker
Hi. I'm an embroidery designer and passionate stitcher living and working in beautiful Brittany. I have a City and Guilds Diploma level 3 in stitched textiles. I offer monthly workshops from home and help to run a local textile art group.
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