Summer Stitchery
Gosh it has been way too long since my last blog post. I have been poorly but during the good times I have done some lovely events. Here...
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Joanna Shepherd
Mar 27, 20223 min read
Love, Mum xx
It is a beautiful day here in Cornwall to be out and about taking in the joys of spring. I even spotted the first freesia in our garden...
Joanna Shepherd
Feb 9, 20223 min read
Saving the planet with pins?
Using pins allows me to further reduce my environmental impact whilst I stitch these precious handcrafted quilts
Joanna Shepherd
Jan 8, 20223 min read
Not being perfect!
Wise words by CS Lewis and ones that I live by. I've only gone and blown it...again! I have a fabulous person giving me advice on how to...
Joanna Shepherd
Nov 14, 20213 min read
Happy Stitchmas!
Learn how I created Christmas cards for 2021. From stitching the original artwork to keeping them plastic-free
Joanna Shepherd
Oct 24, 20212 min read
Drawn to Make
It may have been damp and grey outside but it's been cookin' in my workshop in preparation for Drawn to Make! This is our first festival...
Joanna Shepherd
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Eggstraordinary Cosy!
Have you got crafty kids at home this Easter? Well why not make your own egg cosies to dress up your breakfast time with my easy to...
Joanna Shepherd
Mar 14, 20211 min read
Mum's the Word
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums out there. All the birth mums, step mums, adopted mums, foster mums and those who are no...
Joanna Shepherd
Mar 7, 20213 min read
Daffs & Deserters
I love Spring, simple as! New beginnings, growth and hope, in fact an integral symbol in Maori art is the koru (meaning loop or coil). It...
Joanna Shepherd
Feb 20, 20213 min read
"Believe you can...
...and you're halfway there" ~ Theodore Roosevelt's inspiring words. Inspiration was the Instagram prompt today. To be precise an...
Joanna Shepherd
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Open Skies
Happy windy weekend. How is it with you? I've been taking part in an Instagram challenge this month with a group of contemporary artists...
Joanna Shepherd
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Shooting the Breeze
Where have I been you may ask? Apologies for the sudden silence before Christmas, as you will see from above I got myself into a bit of a...
Joanna Shepherd
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Advent Auction!
The Price drop has started! Check out the comments below each day for the new price. And if you would like to buy then please follow the...
Joanna Shepherd
Nov 16, 20202 min read
Cocktails on tour!
Well ok not really 'on tour' as such but I did do a tour of my virtual stall! With all my 'in person' markets cancelled this year I took...
Joanna Shepherd
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Memories Make Loved Ones Live On
When a loved one passes away keep them close with precious fragments of their clothing. Celebrate their life with a beautiful keepsake.
Joanna Shepherd
Apr 12, 20202 min read
Eggs, ducklings and fine art at Easter
This has to be the strangest Easter for most people. My heart goes out to those who are grieving, poorly, working to care for and support...
Joanna Shepherd
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Wisdom in a world of worry
Join me as we start our virtual art exploration with Drawn to the Valley,
Joanna Shepherd
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Haunt the Woods
It's a full moon and shadowy figures appear
Joanna Shepherd
Mar 8, 20201 min read
International Women's Day
My Mum was an inspiration to me
Joanna Shepherd
Nov 18, 20193 min read
Countdown to Christmas
Create a family tradition of the future. Memories are made when the advent calendar reappears in anticipation of Christmas
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