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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!

From First Sales to Colour: How My Passion Evolved

From First Sales to Colour: How My Passion Evolved

From First Sales to Colour: How My Passion EvolvedMelanie Couffe
Published on: 26/03/2026

A personal look at how one stitch led to a creative journey. Discover how unexpected moments, bold colour choices and customer joy shaped Melanie’s embroidery style and inspired a whole new direction.

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Reuniting with Stitching: Where It All Began

Reuniting with Stitching: Where It All Began

Reuniting with Stitching: Where It All BeganMelanie 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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The Narnia Tapestry: The Longest Embroidery You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

The Narnia Tapestry: The Longest Embroidery You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

The Narnia Tapestry: The Longest Embroidery You’ve (Probably) Never Heard OfMelanie Couffe
Published on: 26/03/2025

Did you know the world’s longest embroidery was inspired by a magical universe? Discover the little-known story of Margaret Steuart Pollard, an extraordinary woman who spent nearly 10 years stitching a 400-metre tapestry!

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Cross-Stitch in Space: How Astronaut Shannon Lucid Took Embroidery Beyond Earth

Cross-Stitch in Space: How Astronaut Shannon Lucid Took Embroidery Beyond Earth

Cross-Stitch in Space: How Astronaut Shannon Lucid Took Embroidery Beyond EarthMelanie Couffe
Published on: 27/02/2025

Did you know cross-stitch has been to space? In 1995, astronaut Shannon Lucid stitched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, proving that creativity has no limits, even in zero gravity! Discover how embroidery became part of space history.

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Well Being Through Stitching & Colour

Tom & Lily Creations

10 rue de la Briqueterie,

66490 St Jean Pla de Corts

FRANCE

Well Being Through Stitching & Colour

Tom & Lily Creations

10 rue de la Briqueterie,

66490 St Jean Pla de Corts

FRANCE

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