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About Little House of Victoria

My creative life started as a painter, it was during studying for an MA in Contemporary Fine Art in 2018, that I suddenly got the bug for embroidery, and I haven't stopped stitching since. More recently my work has incorporated printing techniques, and subsequently my workshops are on various subjects including stitch, print, mixed media. fine art, and painting.

There is nothing complicated about my embroidery or artwork, and there is an emphasis on enjoyment over perfection.

My kits contain beautiful materials that make embroidery easily achievable for beginners and advanced stitchers alike. Losing your phone and losing yourself in embroidery for a few hours can be very mentally rewarding!

Stitched art by Victoria Merness of Little House of Victoria

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I really appreciate these handmade items. I like to think that things find their rightful owner, sort of like possession karma 😊

Anyway, I'm taking good care of them, and they will be celebrated for the beautiful items they are ❤️

#embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #handembroidery #manchester #uppermill

Manchester has gone music mad this weekend. So, I'm listening to my Summertime Stitching playlist while doing this ....

Does anyone else have themed embroidery playlists?

If you'd like to listen to mine, they are all public, and under the name of Little House of Victoria. What are your fave stitching tunes?

#spotifyplaylistcurator #embroidery #themonkees #seventiesvibes #madferit #oasis

Pondering which metallic thread from Au Ver a Soie to use .... this one is winning so far ....

@auverasoie_officiel

#metallicthread #embroidery #handembroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #drypointetching

Drypoint etching on fabric with @auverasoie_officiel silk threads, which are perfect for celebrating the rusticity of the printed noise in the background.

Let me know if you would like to do a workshop, numbers will be limited and it will be a full day's workshop. Dates to follow soon .....

#auverasoie #silkthread #drypoint #drypointetching #mossley

Hooray! It's Personal Project Day!

The time has come to crack on with the autobiographical project. I usually like to start and finish something, but this is a big one, and it was quite nice to see it with fresh eyes.

I have painted and stitched some elements, and at some point I will be fixing them to a large linen backing panel.

#embroidery #paintandstitch #mixedmedia #autobiographical #uppermill

Beautiful work produced in today's workshop ❤️

The extra thick walls in the mill kept us relatively cool, and the group turned beautiful paintings into gorgeous prints, which were then made even better with embroidery.

Well done ladies, and thank you for a lovely afternoon 🥰

#embroidery #heattransferprint #mixedmedia

Would rather have these beautiful metallic threads individually, or as a gorgeously curated set?

This is a very beautiful delivery from @auverasoie_officiel from Paris! ❤️

#auverasoie #métallisé #paris #embroidery

New kit release! Vintage Postage Stamp Applique Kit with a new sky blue panel of pure luscious felt.

Make a sketchbook cover, Japanese knot bag or needle case, or display it as a work of art. The uses are endless!

Psssttt ..... Have a look at my website for a special £10 off code!

#embroidery #embroiderykit
#vintageostagestamp #vintageephemera

Do you keep packaging? This video will just give you more permission to hoard ... save yourself, look away now ... 😊

#embroidery #mossley #littlehouseofvictoria #recycle #reuse

This is a very simple and very effective stitch. It is perfect for decoration and edging.

It's Woven Border stitch, and here is how to do it:

1. First stitch two lines of equidistant running stitch.
2. Then, working on the surface only, pass the thread through each stitch working from the top line to the bottom line.
3. When you have reached the end, turn back and do the same in the opposite direction.

Et voila! Simples.

#broderie #bordado #embroidery #wovenborder #perle #howtoembroider

My latest design ... Vintage Postage Stamp Applique Kit. Taken from my much loved 50 year old stamp album.

All materials are included, order yours at the Little House of Victoria website.

Workshop coming soon too ....

Available to buy in my studio shop @woodend.mill.mossley

#embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #handembroidery #manchester

A new sketchbook cover, or a needle case if you prefer. Or, maybe a Japanese knot bag .... instructions will be included for all of those options.

There will be lots in the kit including a 47cm pure wool felt fabric panel, plus a sheet of printed fabric vintage postage stamps from my 50 year old album, four Perle balls in sumptuous colours, John James embroidery needle, and a comprehensive guide. There is a mauve option currently at the website, the teal blue has now sold out, but I have lots of other blue options for you.

Designed by me, get yours at the Little House of Victoria website.

#embroidery #vintagepostagestamps #vintageephemera #vintageephemeraforsale #vintage #postal

I am hugely grateful to say that most of my imminent workshops are fully booked, thank you very much to the people that have booked.

There are just two places on the Liberty, William Morris & Japanese Fabric Slow Stitch workshop on Saturday 19th July at the beautiful and very peaceful Eden Tearoom & Galleries in Newburgh near Parbold. @eden_workshops_newburgh @eden_gallery_newburgh

To book your place, head to the Little House of Victoria website. All materials are included, and beginners are very welcome.

It is also suitable for more advanced stitchers too, as you can follow my examples or be as creative as you like.

#slowstitch #williammorris #libertyfabrics #japanesefabric #edengallery #newburgh #parbold

This afternoon I have been planning for the next Vintage Stamp Applique kit, and this one is going to be a sketchbook cover or needle case.

Or, you could make a Japanese knot bag like previous, the guide will cover all angles.

I'm loving the pure wool felt in this lovely sky blue colour ....

#embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #handembroidery #vintageephemera #vintagepostagestamps

A new workshop .... Felt Applique & Embroidery, Sunday 17 August at my studio @woodend.mill.mossley

#embroidery #mossley #handembroidery #applique

Two places remaining for Saturday's Heat Transfer Print & Stitch workshop in my peaceful studio in Woodend Mill in Mossley, near Manchester.

I've cut and ironed all the fabric packs, which I've put together so that lots of different effects can be sampled.

The workshop includes all materials, just bring yourself. Suitable for beginners and advanced, as you can be as creative as you like, or follow my examples.

Head to the website to book your place.

#madferit #madchester #manchester #mossley #embroidery #saddleworth

I visited Colne Valley Museum today, and it was amazing! It was as if I had slipped through a door back to 1840. If you like textile history, weaving, spinning, and amazing cakes, then it's a must see.

It is all volunteer run, and they do a fantastic job. It is such a lovely place in an amazing setting with breathtaking views on the way. It is well worth a visit.

I had a cakeaway, and amazing cakes deserve antique plates by George Jones and spoons by @ukportmeirion

Apologies for not taking photos, I was so busy being immersed in the atmosphere.

Also, it is in Huddersfield, not Colne as the name might suggest. Deep in the heart of what was the textile industry.

#colnevalleymuseum #golcar #huddersfield #textileindustry #weaving #spinning

New workshop ... Make lots of prints for new projects, and choose one to work on in class. This simple, and permanent printing process provides endless opportunities for stitch projects and beyond!

This is a small class with limited numbers for maximum teaching time.

Head to the Little House of Victoria website to book your place on the Heat Transfer Print & Stitch workshop at my studio at Woodend Mill in Mossley, near Manchester.

#heattransferprinting #mixedmediaworkshop #mixedmedia #printandstitch #mossley #manchester

If you would like to join us today, there are just a few spaces left. Head to the website to book your place.

#embroidery #mossley #uppermill #stalybridge #saddleworth #tameside

Another heat transfer print for embroidery. The possibilities are endless with this very simple process.

There will be a workshop on Saturday 12th July, if you would like to do this. Bookings are at the website.

#embroidery #mossley #handembroidery #manchester

There were a million photos worthy of taking today @rhsbridgewater

The weather was stunning, sunny with a gorgeous breeze. I am so lucky to have this haven of tranquility on my doorstep.

#rhsbridgewater #rhs #littlehouseofvictoria #artinspiration #sunflowers

There's a secret stitching session going on in my studio on Saturday .... would you like to join us?

Head to the website to book your place, but shhhhhh, it's a secret.

#victoriassecret #littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #uppermill #tameside #manchester #embroideryworkshop

What a lovely accompaniment ... sunny evening, beautiful music ❤️

#embroidery #singersongwriter #songwriting #songwriter #musician #manchester #madchester

Another needle case ... you can never have too many. This is a teaching sample for a new workshop.

It was made from a heat transfer print that I embroidered with simple, freestyle stitches. Then it was backed with heavy linen, before adding vintage buttons that I bought from @thevintageemp in Stockport, which is a fab place!

If you would like to try this process, have a look at my workshop on Saturday 12th July ....

#embroidery #mossley #manchester #uppermill #saddleworth #heattransferprinting #mixedmedia

Today's stitching project on a heat transfer print. It's very easy to do, freestyle stitching with fly stitch, straight stitch, and French knots.

This is the type of thing that will be covered in the new Heat Transfer Print & Stitch workshop at my studio on Saturday 12th July.

To book your place, head to the website. Beginners welcome.

#embroidery #mossley #handembroidery #manchester #uppermill #tameside

All that is left to do now is to sew it to a backing, probably a natural heavy linen for this one ....

#heattransfer #printandstitch #embroidery #mossley #handembroidery #manchester #embroideryworkshop

Would you like to learn versatile embroidery stitches?

There is a needle weaving, couching and split stitch workshop on this coming Saturday, where you will learn these simple stitches.

You will receive a kit, and there will be a choice of colours of threads and designs. Help and guidance will be given with all stitches, and choosing the design. Suitable for beginners and advanced alike.

Head to my website to reserve your place.

#embroidery #handembroidery #needleweaving #mossley #manchester #saddleworth

Update on the stitching on the heat transfer printing. If you would like to learn this simple process, have a look at the workshop listing at the website. Head there to book your place ....

#embroidery #mossley #handembroidery #manchester #uppermill #heattransferprinting

This is how I am building this design, within a few minutes I can see the way forward.

This is a teaching sample for the Heat Transfer Print & Stitch workshop on Saturday 12th July.

#heattransfer #mixedmedia #mossley #manchester #uppermill #saddleworth #embroidery

New workshop added to the ever growing schedule .....

If you like texture, embroidery, abstract botanical themes, easy processes, multiple opportunities for new projects .... then you will love this!

#heattransfer #embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #handembroidery #manchester #uppermill

New workshop added to the ever growing schedule .... This is a very simple process, and a very freeing way of creating prints to work back into.

Heat Transfer Print on Fabric & Stitch, Saturday 12th July at my studio at Woodend Mill in Mossley (near to Manchester & Saddleworth)

Head to the Little House of Victoria website to book your place!

#embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #handembroidery #heattransfer

Oh my gosh, it's almost July .... Where is the year going?

This month's kit is like no other, that's all I'm saying ....

#handembroiderywork #handembroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #embroidery #bargainbasement

This is very enjoyable on a sweltering day in Manchester. I'm making a teaching sample for my new workshop, heat transfer print on fabric with stitch.

Saturday 12th July, limited to six people only.

The workshop is at my studio at Woodend Mill in Mossley, near Manchester.

#embroidery #heattransferprinting #handembroidery #manchester #mossley

New workshop! Saturday 11th July ...... Heat Transfer Print on Fabric with Stitch.

Join me in my studio at Woodend Mill in Mossley, near Manchester for a rustic print making process, where you will leave with lots of prints, and will select one to stitch in class.

This process is perfect for sparking ideas on the days where you want to make something, but feel stuck. Perfection and previous experience are definitely not required for this!

#printmaking #heattransferprint #printandstitch #mossley #manchester #saddleworth

Beware, once you've tried @auverasoie_officiel metallics thread, there is no going back ..... ❤️

If you are looking for a sophisticated 'pop' to your work, the metallic threads are in the Silk Discovery Packs that I sell in my studio shop and online ....

#embroidery #auverasoie #puresilk #parisienne #mossley #littlehouseofvictoria

Creating texture with heat transfer print and following that, creating more texture with embroidery ....

#duskysky #embroidery #printandstitch #heattransferprinting

I'll be working back into this heat transfer print with thread to make a stitched landscape.

I'm loving the sponteniety and rustic mark making that heat transfer printing provides ....

#embroidery #heattransferprint #heattransferprinting #printandstitch

Today is a day for revisiting the heat transfer projects that I started recently.

There will be a date added to the schedule in the coming weeks, if you would like to have a go at this process. I love it as it is so freeing.

#heattransfer #embroidery #heattransferprinting #printonfabric #printandstitch

Beautiful work produced today in the workshop with @emilynotman

Thank you Emily for a gorgeous day ❤️

#embroidery #textileart #handembroidery #mossley

I have been working on a new kit release today ... This is a new scaled down version of Little House of Hedgehog with Liberty fabric swatches ... watch this space ....

It may well have a pure felt panel to make a Japanese knot bag, they are so handy that I can't stop at two! 😊

Stay tuned for updates for a release date ....

#embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #handembroidery #hedgehog

Finished! A new mauve Japanese knot bag, made with my latest design of kit, the Vintage Postage Stamp Embroidery Kit.

Head to the Little House of Victoria to order yours ...

#vintagestamp #ephemera #littlehouseofvictoria #handembroidery #vintagepostagestamps

I'm having a home study sort out today in my 'Little House' and I think it's fair to say that I love those fuzzy backed Batsford books and can totally recommend all of these.

Special mentions go to @annekellytextiles @thepurplethreadshed @ailish_h_ and @casholmestextiles and @deenabeverley @hannahlambtextileartist .... I could go on, and on, and on 😊

Every Christmas and birthday I request a book, the result of which is this lovely book mountain ❤️

#inspirationalbooks #batsfordbooks #textileart #mixedmedia #embroidery

What will you choose to stitch in my secret project session?

Saturday 5th July at my studio in Mossley (near Manchester) @woodend.mill.mossley

It'll be a secret until you get there .... 😊

#secretstitcher #secret #shhh #embroidery #mossley

Yesterday's workshop was so lovely, and I completely forgot to take photos of the beautiful work!

Today I am getting on with stitching the mauve version of the vintage postage stamp applique kit .... The kit is available at the website, where you can see the teal version made into a Japanese knot bag.

#embroidery #japaneseknotbag #mossley #littlehouseofvictoria #handembroidery #manchester #uppermill

New wool threads, just arrived in time for tomorrow's studio opening, from 11 to 3 ... pop in!

There are some spaces left on the workshop, if you'd like to join us, head to the website to book, or message me to pay on the day ... all materials included, for just £15.

My studio is in Mossley, Woodend Mill One OL59RR

#mossley #manchester #embroidery #littlehouseofvictoria

There is a new Mauve wool felt colour and new thread colours that have been added to the Vintage Postage Stamp Applique Kit!

The felt is a beautiful 100% wool heavyweight felt, and is gorgeous to stitch on. The panel measures a whopping 47 x 47cm and makes a lovely Japanese knot bag. All instructions included.

Available now at the website, 20KIT will get 20% off any kit, excluding the Overstocks kits.

#embroidery #handembroidery #japaneseknotbag #japanesestyle #felt #applique #mossley

Pop in for a nosey and a natter on Saturday ..... 11am to 3pm

If you would like to join the embroidery workshop group, head to the website to reserve your place, or message me on Saturday to pay on the day.

My studio is at Woodend Mill One, third floor, Manchester Road, Mossley OL5 9RR.

#littlehouseofvictoria #mossley #manchester #uppermill #embroideryworkshop

I know it's short notice, but I have squidged an Embroidery Overstocks workshop in this Saturday!

For just £15, you will have a choice of beautiful fabrics and threads ....

Last time there were some beautiful items made ....

All materials provided, just bring yourself ....

#embroidery #mossley #uppermill #saddleworth #embroideryworkshop

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