I wrote a book! I am beyond excited. It will be on all platforms of Amazon. Penny Rugs and More: From the Beginning   If you're looking for autographed copy, I will include them in my Etsy shop when my author's copies arrive.   ..read more

    The result of joining my tiny backed stacks. Another mat done.    Check my Etsy Shop for real wool pennies  Keep on stitching, Colleen  ..read more

  Check my two short videos on YouTube Joining Backed Stacks   Joining Rows of Backed Stacks  I hope you enjoy them.   Keep stitching, Colleen   ..read more

 I am finally stitching these tiny penny stacks together. They are so adorable Just 1" blacks, with 9/16" colours. I back the stack with another 1" black This is helpful for two reasons, it hides stitches and it allows me to join the stacks. Easily whip stitch to one another,  pull the thread through to the next position and so on. Make rows and the join the rows. An easy method for newbies and  a great way to use up those scraps! Check back later for the finished mat In the meantime check my Instagram reels  for two short videos on this method. Keep on stitching ..read more

 Pattern Announcement!   I've been busy. 9 pages of colour photos and instructions, 3 pages of templates and  a cover page with supplies list. Poinsettia Petal Mat Pattern click the above link to find it in my Etsy shop.  So much fun to make! Check my YouTube channel for tutorials. Enjoy, Colleen ..read more

 The Poinsettia Petal Mat  I've completed it just in time for my  Christmas Table I will be working on a pattern for you all. Please do checkout my YouTube videos on this one. I think I'm getting better at making them. I've posted some great tips to help you stitch this style of mat. Enjoy.... Colleen   ..read more

 The Poinsettia Petal Mat Stitching the petals down. When I have this mat finished I will share more of the construction. For now enjoy one of my videos,  I think I'm getting better at making them?   Ever yours, Colleen     ..read more

 Pattern Announcement   It's done! My  Sunflower in Moonlight.   check my Etsy shop for a complete pattern,  many colour photos,  step by step instructions  and templates.  Smiles, Colleen   ..read more

 I created two more short videos for you.  Have a look at these stitching techniques  on my YouTube Channel. As ever yours, Colleen   ..read more

 I created a few new very short videos this week.   Have a look and tell me what you think. Just some stitching tips. I am not a pro at this video thing and seriously... a tripod for my phone would be an asset and  to remember to turn to landscape mode!   Smiles, Colleen   ..read more