I swapped my Christmas gift money for some new (to me) craft candy, a Felicity Hall Contemporary Needlpoint clutch bag kit. I’d had my eye one these kits for a while after browsing Liberty’s grand selection of Needlework designs by both Felicity Hall and Emily Peacock and thought these oversized granny clip clutches looked especially good and something a bit different from the usual needlework cushions. I picked up the Ikat print, a more astract design which has alternative pattern for each side of the bag, but FH does offer some other amazing peacock and vintage bird designs in this clutch bag kit.
The wool in the set are great quality, really vibrant and soft but I was particularly excited by the glitter addition! I have only just started on the actual needlework, it’s not light work and after much fiddling I managed to get about 2 inches going (only!) but I feel like I am getting the hang of it. I’ve got a few “do’s” to being going to this month, but I don’t think she’ll be quite ready…
I’m a complete virgin to needlework – anyone else who has thought about trying? Or anyone who’s a master? I might need some tips!

























































