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I’ve always found silk shading to be one of those techniques that demands patience. I struggled through the first few, but by the 7th bloom, I think I’ve finally got the hang of it! 🌸🪡

Proof that repetition is where the magic happens.
This was a wonderful class taken through the @crewelworkco during the Lady's Anne's Festival.

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#NeedleArts #EmbroideryCommunity #StitchByStitch #needleandpaper #silkshadingembroidery

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I picked up my hoop as a way to keep my hands busy and my mind quiet during a dark time for my home country, Venezuela.
Stitch by stitch, this project became my refuge from being consumed by the news.
Finishing today on the Feast of Santiago—a day rooted in protection and pilgrimage—couldn't be more fitting. Santiago (St. James) is a symbol of strength, protection, and endurance through hardship.
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Threading hope into every stitch, always holding Venezuela in my heart. 🇻🇪💛💙❤️
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#stitchingformentalhealth
#santiagoapóstol
#feastofstjames
#needleandpaper
#venezuelaearthquake

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Here she's in her element. I hesitated to let her bring her project, but fortunately I said yes.
The following is a quick search on the benefits of needle crafts for kids:

🧶Boosts critical thinking: Planning steps to bring an idea to life gets those brain gears turning.

🧶Builds resilience: Mistakes happen! Crafting teaches kids to problem-solve instead of getting frustrated.

🧶 Supports reluctant readers: Reading instructions is still reading! Plus, busy hands keep busy minds focused.

Research by @cornelluniversity

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#needleandpaper
#benefitsofneedlecrafts
#mentalhealthbenefitsofknitting
#finemotorskills
#boostingcreativity

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The finished Sacred Heart brooch. I almost stayed faithful to @clarastitching’s workshop design.
The clean, anatomical details give it a unique edge but still preserving its sacred meaning.

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#needleandpaper
#sacredheartbrooch
#goldworkembroideryjewelry
#sagradocoraçãodejesus
#sacredheartofjesus

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Herringbone stitch, a favourite and friendly stitch for leaves.

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#needleandpaper
#goldworkembroidery
#leafstitch
#herringbonestitch

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Essing those flames away 🔥

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#needleandpaper
#happystitching
#goldworktechniques
#handembroideryart
#bordadoenoro

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Rays are well on their way ✨️

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#goldworkthreads
#needleandpaper
#thykingdomcome
#velvetheart

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This year we were too sick for pics. So, Happy Easter with a few snippets from our visit to Rome last year ..

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Easter Blessings to all ✝️

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#needleandpaper
#Easterblessings
#felizpascuaderesurrección
#Pascua2025
#SemanaSantaenRoma
#BuonaPasqua2025
#CiudaddelVaticano
#EasterinRome

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Oh my! I didn't realize I've been so MIA.
Here is the progress on my first crewel. It's easy when taken by the hand of the expert herself @phillipaturnbull . Enjoying every minute of it.

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#thecrewelworkcompany
#crewelworkembroidery
#crewelwork
#needleandpaper

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Detente!
Most detentes have words, usually "The Sacred Heart of Jesus is with me" or something along the line.
I didn't dare because I'm not the best at embroidering letters.
I also did one in ivory. I hope to share soon!.
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#needleandpaper
#saintmarthasguild
#goldworkembroidery

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Sweet Pea Stumpwork completed. One more project to my small pile of lacing and framing.

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#needleandpaper
#handembroideryheaven
#stumpworkembroidery
#embroideryinspiration

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It felt really good to sit back again on my card making space.

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Baby Card using a @hellobluebird.stamps set. It's an oldie but one of my fave!

#hellobluebirdstamps
#needleandpaper

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