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Isobel Moore - embroidered originals

Uckfield, United Kingdom
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Last updated on Dec 22, 2021

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Threadnoodle - noodling about with thread (and fabric and beads and buttons and paper...)

I've created with fabric and thread right from the very first day I was shown how to use a sewing machine. My grandmothers, mother and step-mother were all very proficient knitters and sewing machine botherers, so I grew up in an environment where those skills were valued and passed on, and having a stash of fabric and wool and other craft materials was completely normal and expected!

I have a City & Guilds Diploma in Machine Embroidery and my sewing machine will always be my tool of choice. I do also love a bit of felt-making, and I'm trying to expand my repertoire of hand embroidery stitches.

My most favourite materials are recycled, pre-loved fabrics, and good quality artisan beads and bits and pieces. Vintage prints remind me of my childhood, and colourful Indian cottons, sari silks and beads stir my soul.

I prefer natural, renewable materials, as my eco-warrior side is bothered by the oil used to create synthetic fabrics, and the ocean pollution from synthetic fibres. But I also believe passionately in reducing waste and recycling, so I will use a whole range of fabrics and fibres in my work: I prefer to make something beautiful out of recycled materials of all descriptions, rather than see them thrown away.

The inspiration for my work comes from my love of the materials themselves, as well as plants, wild places, and ethnic art and craft.

Shop members

  • Isobel

    Owner, Designer, Maker

Production partners

  • Fine Art Printers

    Crook of Devon, Scotland

    Professional digital colour printer; member of Fine Art Trade Guild

  • Professional print company

    London, England

    My printed cards are professionally printed on quality card, with matching envelopes. All the designs are completely my own, and the packaging is also done by me, in my studio.

  • Professional print company

    Southend-on-Sea, England

    My printed cards are professionally printed on quality card, with matching envelopes. All the designs are completely my own, and the packaging is also done by me, in my studio.

Shop policies

Last updated on April 30, 2022
Many of the fabrics I use are recycled or salvaged from old sewing projects. I always wash them before using them in my projects. Most of the felt pieces I use are either handmade by me, or commercial felt that I have embellished with extra fibres, silk scraps and machine stitching. Some fabrics are also hand-dyed. All cords and braids are made by me on the sewing machine, and all beads are sewn by hand. All stitching is machine stitched by me and my sewing machine, or handstitched by me. All stuffing, where used, is clean, new polyester toy stuffing or quilt wadding.

NONE of my pieces are toys or suitable for children under 3 years of age, as they do not meet EU safety regulations.

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Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
  • Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
I cannot be held responsible for goods lost in the post. Should this unfortunate scenario arise, I will endeavour to recover compensation from the Post Office, but this may be a lengthy process. I've never had to do this yet...

Please read the description carefully before purchase, and if there is a problem then please contact me as soon as possible after receipt.

I will only accept returns if the product is shown to be faulty. The buyer is responsible for returns postage. Returns postage must provide for equivalent or higher compensation for loss or damage of the parcel as the original postage.

Refunds will be paid only after safe return of the item.
Payment
Please pay at the time of purchase. If you have not paid for the item within 48 hours I will contact you but will have to re-list the item if I do not hear from you.
Shipping
I will send your package first class by the first available post. More expensive pieces of textile art (i.e. more than just a brooch or card) will be sent tracked, signed and insured.

Please allow a reasonable amount of time for your package to arrive. If it does not arrive after 10 working days then please contact me and we’ll try to resolve the issue.