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Discover the Joys of Stitching, Colour, and Well-Being...

Dive into my blogs filled with tips, stories, and inspiration to ignite your passion for cross stitching.

We'll explore together the vibrant world of threads and fabrics while enhancing your creativity and wellness!

Discover the Joys of Stitching, Colour, and Well-Being...

Dive into my blogs filled with tips, stories, and inspiration to ignite your passion for cross stitching.

We'll explore together the vibrant world of threads and fabrics while enhancing your creativity and wellness!

Reuniting with Stitching: Where It All Began

Melanie Couffe

Published on: 26/02/2026

A reflective story of how stitching quietly returned, shaping a creative life and becoming the foundation of Tom & Lily Creations.

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A Year of Looking Back

Melanie Couffe

Published on: 24/01/2026

To mark 20 years of Tom & Lily Creations, January begins with a quiet look back at how it all started, from one sampler, a pause in life, and the intention that shaped everything that followed.

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When Samplers Were a CV: The Secret History of 19th-Century Needlework

Melanie Couffe

Published on: 23/12/2025

In the 19th century, a stitched sampler was far more than decoration. It was a young woman’s resume, proof of skill, patience, literacy, and character. Each careful stitch could open the door to work, independence, and a future.

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