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18/07/2021
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Five things to do during Melbourne’s fifth lockdown

by Gingham Red, in category coronavirus
Its going to be ok

Hello everyone I hope you are keeping well and safe. It’s been quite a while since I last wrote a blog post.   The world has been and is going through so much at the moment.  Life has been challenging for everyone. So much sadness and heartache. I have been reflecting on the journey we have… Read More

26/04/202026/04/2020
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Sweet Little Blue Bird cross stitch

by Gingham Red, in category Cross stitch and needlework

Hello friends I hope you have been keeping very well this past week.  Every morning I wake up hoping the news about the coronavirus will be better than the day before.  I am now realising that the way out of this pandemic is going to be very long and slow. The Australian government’s Job Keeper… Read More

13/04/2020
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A little easter cross stitch

by Gingham Red, in category Blog, Cross stitch and needlework

Hello friends I wish you a happy Easter and hope you have managed to celebrate the holiday and enjoyed the rest.  It has been a very strange Easter this year.  Like us, I am sure you have missed celebrating Easter with your entire family  as we all practise social distancing. The Victorian government declared stage… Read More

05/04/202006/04/2020
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Now is the winter of our discontent

by Gingham Red, in category coronavirus

Hello friends I hope you are doing ok during this challenging time.  Daylight savings ended yesterday so it was dark at around 5 pm tonight. Australia is heading into Autumn and Winter during a really difficult and challenging time.  The northern hemisphere have Spring and Summer to look forward to. As the days get darker… Read More

28/03/202028/03/2020
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We live in uncertain times

by Gingham Red, in category Blog, Craft, sewing

Hello friends I hope you are all truly well and staying safe during this very difficult time.  I wish you and your families all the very best wherever you are and whatever your circumstances. The coronavirus outbreak which hit China early this year is now spreading across the world including Australia. The virus known as… Read More

28/04/2019
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Abstract Embroidery Emotion Series

by Gingham Red, in category Abstract, Art and Illustrations, Embroidery

Hello It’s been a while since my last post.  I have been busy creating new abstract embroideries for the “Emotion” series.  Each embroidery takes days to create and then stitch. Following on my last post where I profiled the “Thinking” piece I have created three additional abstract embroideries. “Heart a Flutter” – The second piece… Read More

10/02/2019
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Thinking

by Gingham Red, in category Abstract, Art and Illustrations, Blog, Embroidery

This past week I have been reflecting on how much time we spend thinking and in our heads. Hundreds and hundreds of thoughts occupy our minds every day, in turn leading to a whole range of emotions. I have spent the past 12 months practising meditation to help with my tendency to overthink. Through the… Read More

03/02/2019
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First contemporary paint and embroidery 2019

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Cross stitch and needlework, Embroidery

This weekend I finished my first ink/watercolor and contemporary embroidery piece. As part of exploring art this year and pushing boundaries I wanted to create a piece that reflected that. The colors reflect the vibrancy and energy I want in my life  this year. The embroidered stitches are simple running stitches, cross stitch and satin… Read More

02/02/201903/02/2019
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5 ways to find your artistic voice

by Gingham Red, in category Art and Illustrations, Lovely Flowers, Needlepoint

Hello friends It’s hard to believe it’s the end of January 2019 already. The first two weeks of the year were spent at the Cape Bridgewater beach. It was a beautiful time to reflect and find my creativity again. Recently I have been reflecting on how to find my artistic voice. I did not grow… Read More

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