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Exclusively Cross
"The Exclusively Cross project takes forgotten pieces whether they are preloved, damaged or deadstock; and reinvigorates them....

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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KNITWISE: Keeping Precious Skills Alive in Scotland
Shirley's Shawl! From the Connolly website: "Not all gifts end with giving... this Christmas, Connolly are proud to showcase a very...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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The Clarendon Cross Shopping Evening 🎄🎁
In company with Shirley McLauchlan "Her fabulous embroidery and applique transform the fabric she works into. It isn't quite Christmas at...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Stocking Designs for Christmas 2021
Shirley has been busy crafting new stocking designs, a perfect gift to give during the festive season. These handmade stockings are the...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Shirley's Embroidery featured on The Cross
As Christmas approaches and orders for custom stockings fly in, The Cross have written a feature piece on Shirley McLauchlan and her...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Fashion Revolution 2021
My Sashiko class for Fashion Revolution Scotland has now been uploaded to YouTube! You can watch below ⬇️

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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It's looking a lot like Christmas!
Christmas gifts that will last lifetimes. Find these at The Cross, London or Contact me to order!

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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For your love...
Now available at The Cross, London.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Lucky numbers!
A new range inspired by Kitty turning 21.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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From The Cross, London: JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF EXCLUSIVE PERSONALISED GIFTS!
We’ve collaborated with Cross favourites Susannah Hunter and Shirley McLauchlan to bring you a selection of gorgeous bespoke,...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Bespoke Embroidered Christmas Gifts 2018
The most wonderful time of the year is here again! Here are some samples of our Christmas Santa sacks and stockings. They can be...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Stitching Stories (2018)
A video about my work created by Maddie Clark.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Hand embroidered Christmas Santa sacks and stockings
One of the wonderful thrills of Christmas for children (of all ages) is the moment you wake up and discover what Santa has left for you!...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20230 min read
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Christmas Santa Sacks and Stockings
Do get in touch with your orders for christmas Santa sacks and stockings. They can be personalised with a name or phrase. Contact me to...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Innovative Learning Week - Winners!
In the recent Innovative Learning Week awards, our research projects were nominated in four categories, and won the "Most Impact" award!

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Sew La Tea Dough Mother's Day Workshop
This was a great workshop that I was invited to do by Donna of Sew La Tea Dough (STLD) on Saturday 5th March. I took my book and some...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Personalised Mending Workshop at The Stitchery
A free workshop about mending and personalising your clothes using hand embroidery techniques.

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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The Cross turns 20!
The Cross, the London showcase for gorgeous designers, artists and eclectic finds from across the globe is turning 20. To celebrate they...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Autumn/Winter at The Cross
If you can get down to The Cross in London, then you'll find a wonderful range of lifestyle products and some of our seasonal gifts like...

Shirley McLauchlan
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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