Recommended Links

If you gotta leave me, go somewhere cool (at your own risk)!

sarahappleton.co.uk
My full website with more photos and information.

The Blood Bag Project
A really unique exhibition project run by Leigh Bowser (a super talented embroidery artist) to raise awareness for Diamond Blackfan Anaemia which anyone can contribute to. Go look!

Sublime Stitching
I learnt to embroider using Jenny Hart's books and advice... she's also a very sweet and fabulous lady!

Sewing.org
A super tiptastic site that also has some free projects

Tiger Bay Brawlers
My favourite roller derby team!

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