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Liz Tapper

The Society for Embroidered Work

I just thought I would share my excitement at being accepted as a Member of the Society for Embroidered Work. This society aims to...

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Spring cleaning in Autumn...

Better late than never though! Now that I've got to grips with stock levels for the Appletons wool (I've been increasing the hanks, so I...

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Buzzards fly away

My silk shaded buzzards were finally completed at the end of June - I've only just got around to posting this as I've been a bit busy...

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Birds of a Feather....

My current work in progress is a commission for two silk shaded buzzards. This is a very up close image of the largest bird, but in...

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Fabric, fabric, fabric (& some pincushions too!)

I've taken a break from my latest commission (more on that once it's completed) and have been busy taking lots of photos so that I can...

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Happy New Stitching Projects!

I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas and New Year? I've been having a very nice time playing lots of board games with the family,...

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'Rush up' to Christmas!

The run up to Christmas has felt this year rather like a 'rush up'! I've been busy working on a new metal thread brooch kit, as well as...