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Home Studio

New for 2026

Classes to be announced

Gather and forage at my home studio.

Discover what flowers and herbs make dyes and inks and Eco printing, All grown from my garden and studio.

New workshops for 2026

Re-discover your love for History through story telling of Norfolk folklore through herbs and plants used for dying hand spun fibres. Try Botanical printmaking, Eco dying, Hand embroidery, Book binding, and weaving.

Hand Embroidery Christmas Tree Decorations and Christmas Card Workshops

Let’s get ready for Christmas with a personal touch by creating your own hand-embroidered Christmas tree decorations and festive cards. These friendly workshops are suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to those with embroidery experience. You’ll have the opportunity to explore simple stitching techniques, choose seasonal colours and add your own creative details to make unique keepsakes for your home or thoughtful handmade gifts for loved ones.

St Cuthbert's Church, (the annexe) Wroxham Road, Norwich

3rd November 

6pm till 8pm

Free parking, Disabled access

£15 per person per session.

Booking through Eventbrite link. (charges apply)

3rd November 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hand-embroidery-christmas-tree-decorations-and-christmas-card-workshops-tickets-2002197720279

 

As we get into the festive season why not come along and enjoy crafting with some mince pies and a hot chocolate with all the works. (please let me know of any allergies)

 

Freeform Embroidery 

Free-form embroidery is a creative and intuitive style of stitching where your design evolves organically on the fabric without a rigid, pre-planned pattern.

Key Principles

  • Stitch without a plan: Let colors, shapes, and textures guide your next move instead of tracing a strict template.
  • Mix your stitches: Combine simple traditional stitches like chain stitches, backstitches, and feather stitches into organic motifs.
  • Embrace imperfection: Allow unexpected marks, color changes, and stray lines to become part of the final piece of textile art

 

Workshops

Coming this autumn: a workshop that explores how to use your sewing machine as a creative tool—not just for dressmaking—while expanding your creative boundaries through hand embroidery stitches. 

Discover texture, colour and personal expression: Experiment with layering fabrics, free-motion stitching and simple embellishment techniques to create distinctive textile pieces that reflect your own style. Whether you are new to creative stitching or ready to take your skills in a fresh direction, this supportive workshop will give you practical inspiration and the confidence to play.

Cancelled to next year

"I can't say enough about the outstanding experience from your Event. Fabulous Threads went above and beyond to meet my needs and exceeded our expectations."

Oliver Hartman