Christmas is the time of year when we like to give a little something back and share our annual Christmas Charity Pattern.  Our chosen charity this year is once again The Trussell Trust, who support a nationwide network of food banks across the UK and together they provide emergency food and support to those locked in poverty.  We felt this year, the need for food banks is greater than ever.  As always, whilst the festive pattern will be free as a little thank you from us to you, we would ask that, if at all possible, you could make a charity donation as well, this could th ..read more

  Today is our monthly newsletter day, so please forgive me if you've read that and are now here and for the little duplication of information!  This time last year, in our seasonal Secret Squirrel Stitch Society Autumn box, the 'little happy' extra was a felt pin cushion in the shape of a pumpkin.  I used those dinky Baby Boo white pumpkins as the inspiration for mine.  Once made though, I did think how lovely a whole basket full of them would look, or perhaps another with some pretty embroidery details decorating the sides.  I did have the very best of intentions o ..read more

  As we enjoy our wonderful Queens Platinum Jubilee, it occurred to me that you may enjoy some celebratory happy stitches. Originally included on my  #sewalittlehappinesseveryday sampler, I thought that this Union Jack heart would be a perfect and a fun stitch this weekend! You can download the FREE pattern on our website HERE. Wishing you lots of happy stitches, Sarah xo ..read more

Hello everyone.  As promised in our newsletter last week, today I am sharing this years Charity Pattern. As we sit down to enjoy our Christmas dinner, we know that not everyone will be as fortunate. So, our chosen charity this year is The Trussell Trust, who support a nationwide network of food banks across the UK and together they provide emergency food and support to those locked in poverty. The embroidery pattern will be free as a little thank you from us to you, but we would ask that if at all possible, you could make a charity donation as well, this could then be used to help some ..read more

Hello all, as I write this newsletter I am home alone (well except for the dog) for the first time since Christmas.  Both my children are finally back at school.  My son Jamie has been going in to school on and off to help with COVID testing, but Poppy, my youngest, returned for the first time today.  I can not believe it's almost a year, since COVID changed our lives.  Both mum and I are so very grateful for all your support in this unprecedented  time and for keeping us SO busy!  We are extremely proud that we have kept up with your orders and all our subscript ..read more

  Welcome to week 4 our final week of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern.   Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has without doubt effected us all in different ways, for many causing moments of anxiety and uncertainty.  For those already living with mental health problems, it has been a particularly difficult year.  With Christmas approaching, the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic will be ongoing. I have always believed that having a needle and thread i ..read more

  Welcome to week 3 of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern.   Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has without doubt effected us all in different ways, for many causing moments of anxiety and uncertainty.  For those already living with mental health problems, it has been a particularly difficult year.  With Christmas approaching, the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic will be ongoing. I have always believed that having a needle and thread in my hands contri ..read more

  Welcome to week 2 of our #alittlehappysewalong to make a set of pretty felt Advent decorations using our Christmas Charity Pattern.   Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has without doubt effected us all in different ways, for many causing moments of anxiety and uncertainty.  For those already living with mental health problems, it has been a particularly difficult year.  With Christmas approaching, the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic will be ongoing. I have always believed that having a needle and thread in my hands cont ..read more

  Coronavirus has greatly impacted on ALL our lives this year and has without doubt effected us all in different ways, for many causing moments of anxiety and uncertainty.  For those already living with mental health problems, it has been a particularly difficult year.  With Christmas approaching, the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic will be ongoing. I have always believed that having a needle and thread in my hands contributes enormously to my general well being.  With this in mind I have designed a pretty set of Christmas Advent Felt decorations.  On each of the f ..read more

The temptation to start my Happy Stitches Journal Volume 2 proved to great, but as I am sure you guessed, that was inevitable wasn't it!!   I am waiting with baited breath for my embroidery design samples to arrive, so that I can start stitching those pages too.. but in the meanwhile I've had plenty of happy stitches to keep me going.  As I mentioned last time, this years journal, in addition to the embroidery, EPP and applique elements used in Volume 1, I am also incorporating some felt work and wool applique.  Over the summer, we sourced some beautiful ..read more