Posts by Clare Albans
Fern stitch wreath hoop
In week 5 of The Happy Stitch Project we’re learning fern stitch. This is the first new stitch that I’ve learnt for the project, and I’ve designed this fern stitch wreath hoop for you to create something simple but beautiful. Add your own text or design in the centre to customise it!
Read MoreAdding French knots to the geo hoop
I’m a little bit late with this post for week 4 of The Happy Stitch Project – I’m so sorry! Life is just really hectic at the moment, which is ironic considering we’re in lockdown and aren’t going anywhere…but the juggle is very real! Anyway, this week we’re adding French knots to the…
Read MoreAnchor to DMC thread conversion chart
The Anchor to DMC thread conversion chart is here – yay! I compiled a DMC to Anchor version last summer, and this has been on the to-do list for a while. It will be super handy if you’re joining in with The Happy Stitch Project!
Read MoreLink stitch geometric hoop
This link stitch geometric hoop is the perfect project to practice your link stitches! It is designed to be something to work on over time, and I know you’re going to love seeing the geometric pattern build as you add more stitches.
Read MoreCustomised denim jacket
This customised denim jacket is a project from my book, Colourful Fun Embroidery, and it is the perfect project for week 2 of The Happy Stitch Project!
Read MoreHappy Stitch hoop templates
The Happy Stitch Project is in full swing, and in today’s post I’m sharing these Happy Stitch hoop templates with permission from Helen from @unicornfactoryuk!
Read MoreSprinkles hoop for The Happy Stitch Project
This Sprinkles Hoop is the first design for The Happy Stitch Project and I really hope that you enjoy making it to practice the first two stitches, straight stitch and back stitch.
Read MoreThe Happy Stitch Project
Welcome to The Happy Stitch Project! I’m so excited to be launching today – yay! This whole project basically came about when I got stuck in a creative rut a couple of months ago, and I knew that I wanted to come up with something to get me out of it. It was during a…
Read MoreBaby bat Halloween costume
I made this baby bat Halloween costume four years ago now, and it has taken me so long to write this post that both of our children have actually worn it!
Read MoreTransferring designs onto fabric with vellum paper
Transferring designs onto fabric with vellum paper is a great permanent method. It works with a heat transfer pen, so I’ll show you how!
Read MoreWhite chocolate rocky road
When I saw this recipe for white chocolate rocky road, I knew that I’d have to bake it with Little One on one of our Wednesdays together.
Read MoreCherry and almond cupcakes
Little One loves to bake so much, so when Littlest One is at nursery we always make sure that we bake something. A few weeks ago, we made these cherry and almond cupcakes.
Read MoreCrafty Colour Palette #5
It has been a long, long time since I put together a new colour palette! I had such a lot of fun creating Crafty Colour Palette #5, which is inspired by my garden.
Read MoreDMC to Anchor thread conversion chart
This super handy DMC to Anchor thread conversion chart is perfect for embroiderers and cross stitchers who need to reference colours between brands.
Read MoreLemon curd ice cream
This delicious lemon curd ice cream recipe is based on a previously blogged recipe for the ultimate vanilla ice cream.
Read MoreIntroducing Colourful Fun Embroidery!
I am so excited to be sharing this post today. Introducing Colourful Fun Embroidery – my first book!
Read MoreLife in lock down
Well, I wasn’t expecting to write a post with the title ‘Life in lock down’ in 2020, but I’m guessing that this is pretty much how we all feel about the current situation!
Read MoreOur creative family manifesto
I created my personal creative manifesto last year, and have found it really helpful in terms of focussing my own goals, intentions and ideas about creativity. I wanted to write our creative family manifesto as a way of extending this to become a way of life, as creativity is so important to us as a…
Read MoreSay Thank You with Paperless Post
#gifted Saying ‘Thank You’ is so important at Christmas, and today I’m showing you how easy it is to say ‘Thank You’ with Paperless Post!
Read MorePrimrose Bakery ginger sparkle cookies
These Primrose Bakery ginger sparkle cookies are so delicious and are really sparkly!
Read MoreA natter with Zabby Allen from The Procrastination Paper
I’m so excited to be having a natter with Zabby Allen from The Procrastination Paper on my blog today – yay!
Read MoreNewcastle Etsy Team Christmas gift guide
#sponsored I am passionate about supporting local indie crafters, makers and artists, so this Newcastle Etsy Team Christmas gift guide will give you some great gift ideas which support North East Creatives.
Read MoreHave yourself a Merry Rainbow Christmas with Etsy
#sponsored I am a big fan of all things rainbow, and it seems like it’s going to be a big trend this Christmas. In today’s post you can Have Yourself a Merry Rainbow Christmas with Etsy, as I share some of my favourite handmade rainbow finds!
Read MoreMy new look website launch
It has been a week since my new look website launch, and I can’t believe how that time has flown! I had intended to write this blog post a little sooner to coincide with the launch, but life happens and it kept getting pushed back. I’m in full-on market prep mode for our Etsy Made…
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