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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 16h

Very much enjoyed making this Crewel Work Company pattern, using my own stash of threads.

Traditional crewel embroidery- but in silk as well as wool, blue bird sitting in an exotic tree branch

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Raided the garden for some cherry flowers 😊

Orange & green garden flowers in a round green glass vase

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Having a day of finishing things. I completed this Canevas Folies pattern in May, but only now getting around to doing something with it. It’s too easy to just leave things in the done pile, & move on to the next project without giving them a decorative or functional purpose…

Small raffia bag with brightly coloured circular floral embroidery sewn in as decoration

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Just framed this pretty Roseworks pattern ready to be sent off as a gift.

Embroidery of a cornfield in a dark blue frame

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Lovely day trip to Caerphilly castle today. So easy to neglect things close to home, but this was definitely worth a re-visit after 15+years. I know it’s at least that long as no photos on my phone!

Oversize wooden statue ‘holding up, a leaning castle wall

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Rob Hudson @robhudson.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Today’s walk.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Great view of a heron on our local canal today.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Just finished this lovely little Melbury Hill kit. I went quite rouge though, and decided to use my stash of beautiful hand dyed silk & wool threads for the foliage & moth.

Crewel work embroidery owl on dark linen with foliage, flowers & fruit setting

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

July segment of year long stitch-along finished!

Embroidery with green foliage and butterflies

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Another project finished, though my stash never goes down 😊 This one was fun to make and took exactly three weeks, while working full time.

Crewel work embroidery within a peacock, pomegranate & leaves in rich blue/greens

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

The Angelica is liking the warm weather & makes a lovely cut flower.

Large lime green flower head in glass bottle vase

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I’m please with the way this lovely little Jenny Blair pattern has worked out. I used to be scared of PDF patterns, but this one was fairly easy to trace. There is something very satisfying about creating a physical object this way.

Embroidery of a barn owl flying across a full silver moon night sky.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Very happy with the way my latest addition to my embroidery wall worked out. This vintage kit was a random EBay find.

Wind in the Willows embroidery and others, on a wall

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I really enjoyed making these little creatures designed by the Crewel Work Company. My next challenge is to try turn them into a wall hanging!

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Day trip to Tintern Abbey - cold, and blue and beautiful!

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I finished this lovely little Sarah Smith design in the Summer, but only now got around to turning it into a box lid. That part went fine, but I wish I’d just painted the rest of the box instead of trying to cover it as that is definitely not my skill set!!!

Autumnal embroidered wreath turned into a box lid

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Got this vintage linen a while ago. Any offers on what the plant is? I’m thinking maybe broom?

Outline of unidentified spiky plant on linen for embroidery.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Week one embroidery progress - bought just the printed linen and using (primarily) this Japanese crewel wool from my stash.

Half finished embroidery with central purple flower

Set of purple and green crewel work threads from Japan.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Local fabric shop makes a good job of turning my crewel work into cushions for me. Home office sofa getting quite full now! Picked up my hare yesterday 😊

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Listening to church bells pealing in the distance - while soaking in a nice hot bath is very relaxing and festive 😊

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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Today’s poem is called ‘The Bad Salad of William Archibald Spooner’.

The Bad Salad of William Archibald Spooner

Why do I always watch my birds?
I know that statement sounds absurd
but today I reached an all-lime toe
when I received a blushing crow.

It’s wetting gorse – and here’s the crunch:
my conversation packs a lunch.
I’m not sure when all this began
but I think I need a plaster man

to help me when my stouth gets muck.
I should sit, perhaps, and bead a rook,
fight a liar, or flick some powers.
Think I’ll go and shake a tower.

Brian Bilston

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Pretty sunset - I get to see the sky now the acer leaves have fallen.

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Emily Price @emilypricejourno.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The River Taff at Merthyr Vale and Aberfan has burst its banks. Residents have been urged not to use roads. Aberfan community centre has been opened for those who have had to evacuate their homes.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Week 6 of a 7 week festive stitch along completed.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Why was Trump elected - theses despairing octopus bar hooks…

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

My attempt at this lovely Sofia Drescher owl pattern.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Looking at needle felted owls on Etsy as a possible present for my Mum. Not quite what I had in mind 😂

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

My first attempt at using carbon paper to trace a pattern on dark fabric. I’m surprised how well that worked 😊

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

Another lovely Crewel Work Company kit completed 😊

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Laura Woods @woodsiegirl.bsky.social · 05/07/2024

One of the few things that makes me proud to be British 🤣🇬🇧🫡

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

It’s so lovely that’s it’s warm enough to sit in the garden in the evening. Felt like it would never happen this year!

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

It’s so nice getting packages from small independent retailers 😊

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Markus Eichhorn @markuseichhorn.bsky.social · 05/05/2024

This scammer has fundamentally misunderstood the mission of University College Cork.

Text reads: Now our company is in urgent need to purchase some cork produced by your company. Please kindly send the data information for us to confirm, so that we can move to the next step.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 14/04/2024

Seasonally inappropriate, but I loved all the delicate details in this Sarah Smith kit. And I have lots of beautiful silk left over 😊

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 24/03/2024

Spring flowers from the garden 😊

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Finished another thing - unseasonal, but so pretty. I really enjoyed making this Canevas Folies kit.

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

So absorbed in a complex email I almost missed this amazing sky! Glanced up and gasped 😻

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 18/02/2024

I’m supposed to be doing a segment each month, but I’m not very patient…

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 03/02/2024

Finished another thing. Loved all the leaves 😊

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Techmeme @techmeme.com · 06/01/2024

The British Library will spend £6M-£7M, or 40% of its reserves, to recover from an October 2023 cyber attack that has rendered most of its services inaccessible (Financial Times) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 04/01/2024

I’m really struggling to see how the last entry here could be considered a useful phrase when in Venice! 😂

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 27/12/2023

Nicest weather we’ve had all day, now it’s getting dark…

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

@serengb.bsky.social Saw this and though of you: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...

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Kath Hudson @kathhudson.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

Christmas present finished & framed 😊 First frame I ordered arrived in three pieces (!), so glad to get this replacement today.

Embroidered dove & festive wreath in gilt frame

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