Patriotic Patterns!

Here are some things I've been working on to celebrate the events happening here in London this summer!  The cross stitch pattern is available as a free download from my website here, so if you're starting to feel a little patriotic too you can try it out (it will be available for a limited time over summer 2012).   I've also designed this tea towel which doubles up as a make-your-own bunting kit, it's available to buy from my etsy shop.  I'm so pleased the sun's come out this week, it's definitely helping to build anticipation for the summer celebrations!

Pop Up Shop!

Come along to the Pop Up Shop in Bethnal Green on Saturday.

There'll be lots of LOVE-ly goodies from local designer makers for you to browse, including crafty products you can personalise and give to someone special on Valentines day.

In the afternoon, there'll be a special Stitch Me Up drop-in workshop, where you can choose a cross stitch craft kit or tote bag and get crafting there and then. There are no additional costs, just pay for the kit you choose and relax, enjoy the surroundings with tea and cake!

Kits start from £5 and it's great if you like being spontaneous as there's no need to book. If you know you're definitely coming, so we know how much cake to make for everyone, you can join the facebook event page here or RSVP to workshops@cerysturner.com

'I heart...' stitch tote bag featured in N.E.E.T. Magazine Christmas Gift Guide

The lovely N.E.E.T. magazine featured the 'I heart...' stitch tote bag in their Christmas Gift Guide as part of the Make, Do, or Send section. N.E.E.T. describes itself as an 'eco-friendly, grassroots style bible for the digital age' and it really is a great read with beautiful images...

Stitch Snowflake

Throughout advent I'll be showcasing Christmas craft and a few mini projects. This is a cross stitch snowflake design for you to use in your crafty projects this winter! (You should be able to click on the image and use 'save image as' so you can save it and print it out if you want) *Update* You can now download this cross stitch pattern here.

Autre Mers by Francoise Dupre at The Women's Library

Recently I went to The Women's Library and saw an exhibition by Francoise Dupre. It was fascinating to see how the artist had explored the art of making and crossed over the disciplines of sculpture, art and design. I got excited while walking around the space and took loads of photos so I've put a few here for you to see.

Todays bright new ideas!

Popped in to the Power of Making exhibition at the V&A briefly today, they have some excellent things and will go back to look in more detail -it was really packed as it only opened today! Have been working at the British library today, as I walked in I noticed an inspirational quote from Anita Roddick on the wall, 'To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality.' With that in mind, I got on with some new design work...