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Karen Turner

@karenjturner

UK textile & mixed media artist, intuitive daily stitching. Find my online courses here: https://karen-turner-stitching-life.teachable.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stitchinglife

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small dot stitches in grid formation in blue silk perle 12 thread

small dot stitches in grid formation in blue silk perle 12 thread

11th March, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

11.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much. Alarming how quickly it's growing really. Time flies 😳

10.03.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thank you ☺️

10.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much

10.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
curving lines of chain stitch in silk perle 12 grey/green thread with running stitch in variegated pink/purple

curving lines of chain stitch in silk perle 12 grey/green thread with running stitch in variegated pink/purple

10th March, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

10.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

thank you. Sometimes one day is very much like another πŸ™‚

09.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much

09.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
straight stitches in curving lines, perle 8 silk in pinks and aqua blues

straight stitches in curving lines, perle 8 silk in pinks and aqua blues

9th March, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

09.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
couched spiral in sea-green threads

couched spiral in sea-green threads

8th March - spiral-shaped goddess energy for #internationalwomensday
#intuitivedailystitching #stitchjournal #textileart

08.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Update: Dear fellow artists & friends. We have now recieved over 700 cards & have artists registered from 52 countries!! πŸ’ͺ We’re doing so well & appreciate all of your efforts. Our small team is now working crazy hours to photograph, process, do data entry & prepping the catalogue. TY! -David & team

07.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A rag tree in front of a ploughed field

A rag tree in front of a ploughed field

The origins of The Rag Tree have been lost in time but the tradition survives. The Hawthorn (Sceach Gheal bright hedgehog) the gateway to the land of the Sidhe.

Often found near a Holy Well, a loan tree hung with torn bits of cloth.
#embroideryart #craftiverse 🧢 #art #stitchsky #needlework #crafts

08.03.2026 07:26 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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February daily stitching inspired by @karenjturner.bsky.social. #dailystitching #resist #fucktrump

28.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much 😊

24.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thank you πŸ₯°

24.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
crocuses stitched with yellow and purple silk/cotton threads

crocuses stitched with yellow and purple silk/cotton threads

24th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

24.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
threaded running stitch diamond frame with whipped running stitch crossing stripes in green and pink/cream cotton thread

threaded running stitch diamond frame with whipped running stitch crossing stripes in green and pink/cream cotton thread

23rd February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

23.02.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twenty one days of daily embroidery stitching inspired by @karenjturner.bsky.social. At the end of the year I will back and quilt the months and roll around an old weaving bobbin. #dailystitching #resist #fuckice

21.02.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
alternate columns of herringbone stitch and feather stitch in green cotton and peach silk thread

alternate columns of herringbone stitch and feather stitch in green cotton and peach silk thread

20th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

20.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much πŸ₯°

20.02.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
straight stitch branches with bright green detached chain stitch buds

straight stitch branches with bright green detached chain stitch buds

19th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

19.02.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
alternate rows of cross stitch and straight stitch in green and grey cotton thread

alternate rows of cross stitch and straight stitch in green and grey cotton thread

18th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

18.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
self couched stripes in dark grey thread with chain stitch part-circle over the top

self couched stripes in dark grey thread with chain stitch part-circle over the top

17th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

17.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much, I’m just going to leave it all to chance I think πŸ™‚

17.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
threaded running stitch with space-dyed silk perle 8 thread

threaded running stitch with space-dyed silk perle 8 thread

16th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

16.02.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 82 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

aha! I knew I'd seen that somewhere... thank you 😍

14.02.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two photos of different gremlin sculptures made from paper mache, fibres, wood, and glass eyes. Both of them have webbed, duck-like feet and huge gremlin ears, and they are carrying fishing rods. One of them has caught a crescent moon on his fishing trip, while the other one is carrying a bucket in his other hand. They are photographed against off-white mulberry paper in warm lighting, and stand in the midst of dried plants, branches, and lit candles.

Two photos of different gremlin sculptures made from paper mache, fibres, wood, and glass eyes. Both of them have webbed, duck-like feet and huge gremlin ears, and they are carrying fishing rods. One of them has caught a crescent moon on his fishing trip, while the other one is carrying a bucket in his other hand. They are photographed against off-white mulberry paper in warm lighting, and stand in the midst of dried plants, branches, and lit candles.

A bright pink elephant with turquoise blue butterfly wings for ears, and metal antennae. She is standing on a white windowsill next to a candle and some dried flowers.

A bright pink elephant with turquoise blue butterfly wings for ears, and metal antennae. She is standing on a white windowsill next to a candle and some dried flowers.

A sculpture depicting a penguin living inside a bright rainbow-coloured seashell. It is made from paper mache and painted with acrylics, and has a slightly rugged surface texture.

A sculpture depicting a penguin living inside a bright rainbow-coloured seashell. It is made from paper mache and painted with acrylics, and has a slightly rugged surface texture.

Three miniature gremlin figurines made from paper mache and spun cotton, which is used for bright blankets they are wrapped in. One of them is orange, one purple, and one green-ish teal. They are standing on mulberry paper next to some dried oats.

Three miniature gremlin figurines made from paper mache and spun cotton, which is used for bright blankets they are wrapped in. One of them is orange, one purple, and one green-ish teal. They are standing on mulberry paper next to some dried oats.

Hi #PortfolioDay! :)

I'm a sculptor and dollmaker in rural Scotland who works with paper mache most of the time. I make gremlins and all sorts of odd little critters!

#traditionalart #sculpture

14.01.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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100 day stitchbook day 29 πŸͺ‘
#crafts #100daystitchbook #100daystitchbook2026 #annwood #annwoodstitchbook #slowstitching #stitching

13.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
square frame in green with three rows of dark green straight stitch in the centre

square frame in green with three rows of dark green straight stitch in the centre

13th February, daily stitching marking the passage of time
#intuitivedailystitching #textileart #embroidery #stitchjournal

13.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much, I think I've resigned myself to having different sized stripes as the alternatives are too much work πŸ™‚

13.02.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

thanks so much 🀍

12.02.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0