#whatssheuptonow – Alison Larkin Embroidery

Historical Embroidery in Full-size and Miniature

Classes and Lectures, General posts, Historical Embroidery, Moving ForwardSeptember 11, 2024

LEARNING SOMETHING NEW

One of my main precepts has always been that we get old when we stop wanting to learn new things. Recently I decided that I wanted to spread my wingsContinue readingLEARNING SOMETHING NEW

General posts, Georgian embroidery, Historical EmbroideryJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A Floral muff: Working from an C18 Pattern

This week I have handed over a commission piece for Lucy Adlington of History Wardrobe, which has been fascinating to work on a number of levels. Lucy asked me toContinue readingA Floral muff: Working from an C18 Pattern

Costume Work, General posts, Georgian embroideryJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

How DID I get HERE?

I’ve always been a crafter, particularly hand stitching. I don’t remember being taught, but it must have been my mum and my gran. I was making summer dresses by theContinue readingHow DID I get HERE?

General postsSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Brace Yourselves – I’m back!!

It has been quite a long time since I have done anything much to either my website or anywhere which applies to my embroidery business. My apologies for that, dearContinue readingBrace Yourselves – I’m back!!

General postsOctober 2, 2020October 2, 2020

“Gone, and never called me Mother!”

Earlier this week, Chris and I went down to Norfolk for a few days spending time with some long-standing friends. It was great to catch up, suitably socially distanced ofContinue reading“Gone, and never called me Mother!”