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Learn how to do Bayeux stitch embroidery
A month today (1 July 2026) tickets will go on sale to see the Bayeux Tapestry when it returns to British soil and goes on display at the British Museum in September 2026. As keen embroidery enthusiasts how can we forego the chance to master the Bayeux stitch that is used all over the place…
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All levels embroidery workshops
How is it possible for a workshop to work for ‘all levels’ – from needlework novices, and rusty needles to keen embroiderers seeking a bit of new inspo? Luckily the Yelling Tree Press embroidery kits are designed by artist James Tovey to suit those wishing to complete a project with simplicity – or next level…
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Bayeux Tapestry Halley’s Comet inspired embroidery kit & workshop
On the Bayeux Tapestry – which is actually an embroidery, as you’ll know 😉 – there are about 200 horses, 35 dogs, more than 600 soldiers… but only one star. Halley’s Comet is depicted racing across the sky – a portent of doom for the fateful Harold soon to have the arrow strike him down.…
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Discover the Inspiration Behind Interstellar Comet Embroidery
Artist & embroidery designer James Tovey explains: What’s the inspo behind the Interstellar Comet embroidery kit? Well, in July 2025, a new ‘comet.. asteroid… object’ was detected, coming in to our solar system by a telescope in Chile. It was named 3I/ATLAS (and is often referred to as Interstellar Comet 3iAtlas)- : • ‘3’ as…