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A couple of weeks ago, the Antique Patten Library published some old Cartier Bresson crochet leaflets...

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Uploaded on Jan 23, 2012

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I've just written about dealing with some thread problems on this new mat at www.tortoiseloft.com

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Uploaded on Jan 16, 2012

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I made two of these boxes for 2011 Christmas presents - one for Kevon's parents and one for my...

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Uploaded on Jan 6, 2012

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First steps in a second yellow mat. This shows the hem and drawnwork border which was on the mat when...

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Uploaded on Jan 5, 2012

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Close-up showing the pattern. The mesh area is bordered by groups of five satin stitches (a kloster...

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Uploaded on Jan 5, 2012

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A clearer picture of the completed mat.

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Finally finished and photographed the yellow counted-cutwork cloth I have been working on for the...

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Uploaded on Dec 27, 2011

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Uploaded on Dec 27, 2011

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A very simple Christmas card design: running stitch and fly stitch, 3 strands of stranded cotton on 28# linen.

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Uploaded on Dec 22, 2011

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In a shop window, in Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury. With my good wishes for a very happy Christmastime to all of my friends on Flickr.

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Uploaded on Dec 19, 2011

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White, grey and two shades of pink acrylic yarn, plus a few sequins and beads. Worked on 10# plastic canvas.

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Uploaded on Dec 19, 2011

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Two strands of Oliver's Twist silk on 28# linen scrim. The coaster is attached to the card with...

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Uploaded on Dec 19, 2011

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The clock and flag on Shrewsbury School catch the morning light.

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Uploaded on Dec 19, 2011

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The Christmas tree went up at the Tortoise Loft today.

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Uploaded on Dec 13, 2011

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Uploaded on Dec 9, 2011

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Uploaded on Dec 9, 2011

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