"Art isn't about perfection; it's about the joy of the journey. Whether you are making your first mark
in a sketchbook or pulling a needle through fabric, explore your creativity at your own pace and
discover the stories hidden in the process."
Explore textiles and creativity at your own pace with a membership tier tailored to your journey:
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Bobbin Along: Focuses on creative consistency. Includes access to the extensive "#52" project archive (tags, stitches, words, and more) plus monthly "Tribe Tuesday" stitch-and-chat sessions.
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What’s Sewing On: Adds live monthly tutorials ("The Stitching Hour") centered on the current year's theme, plus monthly "Friday Stitch + Chat" sessions for deeper community connection
INK 'n' TONIC: Designed for creative development and sketchbook work. Includes mini-workshops, inspiration from Anne’s personal workbooks, monthly LIVE session, monthly book club and a supportive social setting.
Bobbin along
What' sewing on
Ink N Tonic
Thoughts on 'why to join' from members of my tribe.
‘I have been a part of Anne Brooke’s annual and weekly stitching projects for 3 years and her creativity, easy watch, encouraging manner is so inspirational and motivating to get stitching every week. Her projects are not overwhelming but very manageable for beginners or advanced stitchers. People love to see what I do and several have joined me doing them. I wholeheartedly encourage you to give either the weekly or the monthly, or both a try. The costs are very manageable and worth every penny.’
Sue Atkinson
Starting in 2021 I have been a follower and have completed 3 of your projects. I started sewing when I was 8 on my Grandmother’s treadle sewing machine. I have done it all. If it involved a needle, thread, fabric, making quilts, needlepoint, knitting, crochet, even paper. At 80 hand sewing is perfect for old, stiff hands. Just love to listen to you and how you present a new stitch or project. ALWAYS look forward to the next challenge for hand embroidery. Thank you,
Kathleen in Denver, Colorado
I do look forward to Fridays and the challenge that follows . I have gained so much from the nearly three years of following you Anne . Not just the flags and tags and my book this year I have to show but the confidence you have given me to have a go . I’m 72 years old and I can now embroider with confidence and joy! I’m left handed and always found books so hard to follow but your left handed tutorials are a treat . I’m looking forward to next year’s challenge. Thankyou xx
To learn new techniques in a low risk environment, and join a community of friendly crafter's all working on the same project
S Raymond
So many things - all of the above and it helps me with keeping life grounded, just enjoying myself and being part of a wider community. Last but certainly not least - Anne is a great teacher, inspires and is a friend to all who follow her.
Roberta
I have been with Anne online for nearly a year and in that time I have made a book, which I absolutely loved, a scroll, absolutely loved too and then this year joined the #52 stitches. I so look forward to the stitch of the week, it gives me a reason to pick up a needle and thread and listen to Anne gobble on! I am hoping to join more online courses/projects as I can’t attend in person as I’m on the other side of the world. Thanks, Anne, for sharing all your ideas, antics and information.
Gill in Australia
So many reasons! Collaboration, camaraderie, the opportunity to learn new skills, excellent teaching, inspiration, encouragement and support - I could go on
A Collins