Book Review: The Golden Thread

Book Review: The Golden Thread

The Golden Thread, How Fabric Changed History, written by Kassia St Clair, Published by John Murray Publishers, 2018. This is the sort of book I would read again and again.  It’s an easy read, and extremely informative.  Filled with craftily woven stories that bring...
Through The Eye of The Needle

Through The Eye of The Needle

‘Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.’  John F. Kennedy We know prehistoric man gave rise to the development of a simple implement that was truly life-changing and of world-wide significance.  Something small, easily transportable, but a...
One Stitch at a Time

One Stitch at a Time

‘Everything that is made beautiful and fair and lovely is made for the eye of one who sees.’  Rumi Welcome to The Stitch Safari official website.  I’m so excited to be able to now present this beautiful new website, focussing on stitch, cloth,...
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

‘Trust the magic of new beginnings.’  Janet Gwen When I first had the idea to do a Podcast featuring stitch and embroidery, I agonised where I should start.  I mean, there’s just so much latitude, so many topics, so many people writing informative,...