Unique hand embroidery made in England: So long cold and hello stitching

Finally I feel slightly more human, well as much as I am normally, had a head cold for most of the week. This morning however, I've found that I can focus on things for longer than a second and whilst I don't want to over do it....I've managed to do quite a few things this morning. This afternoon I'll ease back off again and simply make some soup.

I've retaken some photographs of old stock, I hadn't realised just how dark they looked in the photographs I had taken. So my Paradise Bird Christmas baubles have been re-shot, and as I've been making calico bags, these decorations will also now come with one, to help keep them protected when not in use.

Talking of Paradise Bird, which I have once again revisited, when I've not been feeling poorly this week I've managed to make more of the new brooches in an array of colours:

What do you think? They are £14.50 each, and again come with a little calico bag. I'm really loving how simple, yet effective they look. Which makes me love the design even more. I wasn't sure how further I would develop the Paradise Bird design but this has reinvigorated me to use it some more. I am thinking a small batch of Tissue Holders next.

Speaking of that, I'm going to make more of the wordy Tissue Holders soon, so keep eyes peeled for more Snotty, Drippy and Achoo designs. Which will be stitched on rather lush linen and lined with bright Liberty print.

I will also be making more Queen Bee Tree decorations, I was awaiting delivery of some materials and for my eyes to be focus able to stitch, before making more. I know several folks have asked about having it as a design. I would really love to offer it as a design but at the moment I am really behind on Christmas stock making and need to focus on that. If I feel I am making some headway on the stock then I may well do so.

Though I have to ask would you want it as a kit? Full materials etc, and making instructions, the embroidery design on it's own, or a complete patten (no materials). I would really be interested to know.

I know I've yet to progress with making a stitched example of my last free Little Planet design, and the long overdue Honeycomb Tutorial. I may well push those back to the new year. I do so hate to promise things and not deliver, but I'd rather not keep offering up dates and not reaching the target. I hope you don't hate me too much for that.

I will be writing a new e-newsletter later this month, as next month the Crafty issue with my project that I still can't tell you about is in it, and I promised a competition to go with it (this I will deliver on!).

Now time for me to toddle off, I want to sort out my to do list for the week, and rest for a bit. Before I do, I was having a mini clear out and came across these rather forlorn buttons. I made them a long time ago and have yet to either use.

If you would like any of them, either leave me a comment or email info (at) masonbee.co.uk. If you want more than one lot then I'll sort you out a special rate.