About

This blog is about cross stitch, stitching with canvas and wool and other forms of embroidery.  Most if not all of the photos on the blog I have taken myself and my favourite subjects are flowers and animals.    All of the cross stitch charts and needlepoint designs I have developed and created myself  from ideas that pop into my mind on a very regular basis.  I actually love to design charts as much as I enjoy stitching them.

My view on embroidery of all types is there is no “wrong” or “right” way to stitch as long as you enjoy the process and the journey.  I don’t get too worried about the technical aspects of embroidery but love the texture and colour most of all.  I have a “laissez faire” attitude to embroidery and the focus is on having fun and enjoying the entire process.  Most of all I like designs that are different and “out of the box”.

I also love charts that are really easy and quick to stitch and have a purpose or function.  I don’t have time to sit and stitch a chart that will take months.  I prefer something a bit quicker but then that is my personal taste and preference.  I know there are many stitchers all over the world that love to stitch something that takes months to make because of the achievement and the enjoyment of it too.

I love to design charts for cross stitch and for stitching with canvas and wool.  My favourite designers are Kaffee Fassett, Beth Russell and Raymond Honeyman, Jolly Red and One Off  to name a few.

The charts available through the Happy Threads Shop are all original ideas and designs.  The designs are a little different to others around and it is important that they are as individual and original as possible.  It is great to hear from you and please feel free to email Happy Threads with any comments or suggestions at happythreadsshop@gmail.com.

Hope you enjoy your visit and come back soon !