jenbestOct 13, 20211 min readArts and Crafts in the BarnWe are a group of artists and crafters and we’re holding an exhibition in the barn at The Fairground Craft Centre at Weyhill from 23rd to...
jenbestSep 17, 20214 min read5 ways with running stitchI've just finished writing the book to go with the Freeform Stitched Journal class next week, and I thought I'd share an excerpt from it...
jenbestJul 4, 20212 min readCreating TextureTexture can be created in all sorts of ways. Different threads and blocks of stitches works well. It doesn’t need a lot of planning, just...
jenbestJun 11, 20212 min readChoosing Threads for FreeformI tend to have a vague theme in mind when I’m approaching a freeform piece of work. You could do a mood board, collecting photos, fabric,...
jenbestMay 26, 20211 min readThe freedom of freeform stitchFreeform embroidery: from circle to square
jenbestMay 18, 20211 min readThe blog will comeI'm not good at writing a blog. It's a discipline and I have none, not really. I flit. A lot! This, however, will be a good excerise for...