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Alice
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Hand Embroiderer
Dublin, Ireland

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The Christmas baking started today

I actually miss baking so much, I wish I had the time to do it more often
Ginger cookies cooling on a wire rack
December 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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It all went so well and it was so nice inviting people into my space, I'm so glad I did it ☺️
5 people sitting around tables doing embroidery in the be alice studio
December 14, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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I've restocked some of the scissors that I sold out of at the Knitting & Stitching Show. Get em here: www.bealice.ie/product-page...
Bilbo Baggins Meme - first panel says "after all...why not?" Second panel says "why shouldn't I buy another embroidery scissors?"
December 10, 2024 at 8:33 AM
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I'd give her a ha! And a hi-ya! And I would kick her, sir
Bartok the bat from the animated film Anastasia
December 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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I have very few left of this Needleweaving kit and it will be discontinued once they're gone!

This technique is like making your own fabric!

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Finished sample for the Needleweaving kit Close up of the Needleweaving kit
December 5, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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The Stumpwork Tiger kit is definitely one for improvers.

Stumpwork is a 3D embroidery technique! The leaves literally stick out of the fabric

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Finished sample for the Stumpwork Tiger kit Angled close up to show how the leaves stick out from the finished piece
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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If you're a cross-stitcher, blackwork is a lovely step towards other embroidery techniques!

If you're not a cross-stitcher, it's still a lovely one to try!

The Blackwork Triangles kit also includes some gold thread ✨️

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Close up of the Blackwork Triangles sample Finished sample for the Blackwork Triangles kit beside the materials included in the kit
December 5, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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Next up is the Salmon of Knowledge

With ogham that says 'eolas' and lots of beads!

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Finished sample for the Salmon of Knowledge kit Close up of the Salmon of Knowledge sample
December 5, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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I have 2 ribbon embroidery kits - the Vase and the Heart.

Ribbonwork is easier than it looks, I promise! It's many of the same stitches used in regular embroidery, just done with ribbon instead of thread

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Finished sample for the Ribbon Vase kit Angled close up of the Ribbon Vase sample Finished sample for the Ribbon Heart kit Close up of the Ribbon Heart sample beside a rose
December 4, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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If you liked the shades of the previous kit, you might also like the Silk Shaded Flowers kit.

Silk Shading (also called thread painting) is a technique of blending shades of thread together. I'm afraid i don't recommend this one to beginners 😅

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Finished sample for the Silk Shaded Flowers kit Close up of the Silk Shaded Flowers kit
December 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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The Abstract Ogham kit is all about texture!

It also includes an ogham alphabet so you can write your own message

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Finished sample for the Abstract Ogham kit beside the materials provided in the kit Close up of the Abstract Ogham sample
December 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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We're back to the Celtic designs now with this Celtic Cat kit

Inspired by the Book of Kells. And before you ask, there's a dog one in the works for the new year

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Finished sample for the Celtic Cat kit Close up of the cat's face
December 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Tóg Go Bog É was inspired by trad tattoo designs after a trip to the Dublin Tattoo Convention

The only year I didn't get tattooed myself!

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Finished sample for the Tóg go bog é kit Close up of the shaking hands in the tóg go bog é sample
December 3, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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I have 2 Mountmellick Embroidery kits

Mountmellick is a technique originating from the Laois town of the same name

Traditionally done white on white (like the Shamrocks kit) but I just had to try green on green with the Harp!

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Finished sample for the Mountmellick Shamrocks kit Angled shot to show the texture of the Mountmellick Shamrocks kit Me holding the finished sample for the Irish Harp kit Angled shot to show the texture of the Irish Harp kit
December 3, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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Sure Look was inspired by Victorian lettering

It's the one people say out loud when they pass my stall at a market

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My hands holding the Sure Look sample Close up of the Sure Look sample
December 3, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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I also have both the old 1p and 2p coin designs

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Finished sample for the 1p kit Close up of the 1p sample Me holding the finished sample for the 2p kit Close up of the 2p sample
December 3, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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Sticking with the Gaeilge

Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin
There's no place like home

Plain and simple

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Finished sample for the Níl aon tinteán kit, styled with embroidery thread, scissors, cup of tea and biscuits Close up of a section of the finished sample
December 3, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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My personal favourite from this year's releases

Dá fhada an lá tagann an tráthnóna
However long the day the night will come

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Me holding the finished sample for the Dá fhada an lá kit. My studio visible in the background Close up of the finished sample
December 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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Maybe more suited to Halloween than Christmas, but the Celtic Sugar Skull is the perfect blend of Celtic and Mexican traditions

And those neon colours against the black? 😚👌

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Close up of the Celtic Sugar Skull kit Finished sample for the Celtic Sugar Skull kit beside the materials included in a kit
December 3, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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Trinity Knot is a fairly recent kit but has been popular so far.

Learn some key floral stitches that can be applied to so many other designs

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The finished sample for the Trinity Knot kit beside the threads used to stitch it A close up, work in progress shot
December 3, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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Now, the most popular kit I've ever made
Fáilte
They're all suitable for beginners but this one is particularly good to get started with

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Me holding the finished sample for the Fáilte kit in one hand and pointing at it with the other A work in progress shot of my hand stitching the Fáilte sample
December 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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Next is an old classic. Crewelwork inspired Leaves

One of the first kits I released, it'll be discontinued for 2025

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Finished sample of the Crewelwork inspired Leaves kit Close up of one section of the Crewelwork inspired Leaves kit
December 3, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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Thread of hand embroidery kits (and pdf patterns!) currently available in my shop in case you're looking for something different this Christmas 🎄

First up, and most recent release, ✨️notions✨️

Includes some beading cos what's more notions than bling

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Me holding the finished sample for the notions kit. Blurry in the background- my husband holds our baby put to get in the shot Close up of the finished sample for the notions kit
December 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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qrp with your skull art
Celtic sugar skull embroidery kit
November 29, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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I make embroidery kits with an Irish twist! As well as lots of stitching supplies www.bealice.ie
November 29, 2024 at 8:57 PM