@Bumblebuncher Yes let’s have a broideries club, love that idea.
The kit I am doing is from the coleshill collection but I have had it for years, I do think it is the same person as the crewel company, it’s just called Jacobean.
I have tried a little free motion I am not good at it but might try again.
I found one of my unfinisher gold work project while I was looking for my supplies, don’t think it will ever get finished.
@Lowena yes I do agree sometimes the machine embroidery can look too commercial and I don’t enjoy watching the machine, it isn’t like hand work. Great if you want something quickly to turn into something else like embroideries on clothing or a quilt.