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the girl with the tombstone

I forgot to mention how a success Maria Concetta’s course was the other day. another lady joined us while I was halfway through the lesson, and many more asked if they could reserve a place too for the afternoon or the following days. the course, complete with plenty of fabric and threads to take home…… Continue reading the girl with the tombstone

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Abilmente ’13

I have to say this year’s experience was as fun as tiring. I got home with a bit of a headache, a sharp pain in my shoulders, a sore throat and a burning feeling in my eyes. nothing a few hours of sleep couldn’t fix (it’s currently 6:43 AM I’ve been awake for a couple of…… Continue reading Abilmente ’13

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Chapter forty-four – Don’t touch my threads!

previously on The grey tail: I’ve shown you more kitty pictures and a few delicious things. – – – only a couple of days left before I go to the needlework fair, YAY! I must say I’m in full fair-mode. I prepared a list of things I need with colour choices and sizes (mainly Grigoletto linens and ThreadworX pearl…… Continue reading Chapter forty-four – Don’t touch my threads!

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“Signed Pumpkins”, an autumn giveaway

if you’re looking for the Signed Pumpkins giveaway post, you’ve come to the right place. wait, what is the Signed Pumpkins giveaway?! well, this month I’ll visit Abilmente, the biggest needlework fair in Italy. since there’ll be many designers I can’t wait to meet again, and many I’d love to talk to for the first time, I…… Continue reading “Signed Pumpkins”, an autumn giveaway

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Chapter thirty six – A trip down Stitching Memory Lane

previously on The grey tail: I came back. that’s already big news. – – – now, I’m sure you’re all super excited at the idea of getting a signed copy (of what?) that I’ll be getting (where?) for one or more of you (could you be more vague?!). 😀 well, here is how things will work. I’ll…… Continue reading Chapter thirty six – A trip down Stitching Memory Lane