About


I have my her roots in the Thames until I was transplanted to Eastside in 2008.She traded a career in pediatric nursing to find my way on a new continent. This change enabled the time and opportunity to explore, create and enjoy fibers to a new level.
I can trace her family roots back to glove-makers in the 1800’s through to ivory cutters at the turn of the 1900’s.Both my Mum and I are members of the embroidery guild on different sides of the globe.
I am terrible at updating my blog.Is rather a historical object now but you an see some of my work there.


You can find out all about me at www.essexdebs.com

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Lauren C.
Lauren C. · Stoke-on-Trent, England, GB · 15 projects
Well done on being a Featured Member x x x
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
My photobucket account isn't listed if your visual this is the place
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv245/EssexDebs/?action=view&current=Intersections_front.jpg
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Andrea
Andrea · Austin, Texas, US · 45 projects
Hey thanks for the post card I <3 the quote
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Princess Pam-attitude
Princess Pam-attitude · Pocatello, Idaho, US · 332 projects
Thank you so much for the happy gram! I just love the wintery white felt tree <3
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n/a
n/a · 4 projects
just been looking at your inchies on your photobucket page , they are so cool Happy
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
Here you go.I hadn't realized there were so many different types.Going to plan my wishlist !
http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/ultra.php
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2092&PRODID=prd37977

Here's the product detail I'll go hunt for a tutorial now I have the right name !
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Libby W.
Libby W. · Whitehaven, England, GB · 86 projects
Hi Debs,
I was thinking of trying the Sol v you sent me but can't find the instructions. I was wondering if you had a link to a tute? x
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Andrea
Andrea · Austin, Texas, US · 45 projects
Hey! I mailed out your package today so it should be there soonHappy ttys
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Andrea
Andrea · Austin, Texas, US · 45 projects
Hey! I mailed out your package today so it should be there soonHappy ttys andrea
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
OK,I'll post a how-to by the end of the week.
Is very easy.
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Princess Pam-attitude
Princess Pam-attitude · Pocatello, Idaho, US · 332 projects
Hay-o Debs!!
I remember seeing you say that you were saving up all your tea wrappers to make a paper quilt (?) I have also been saving up my wrappers, but had thought of making some kind of collage or something. Anyway your idea seem very interesting and I'd love to hear more about it if you dont mine ;) TTYL <3 <3
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
Hi Essex Debs, thank you very much of your fave on my making your own fabric stifner and webbing.
i'm making now for m y new home to be glass curtains of the webbing.;-D
hey wish you much crafting fun with the making or use of this a great nice fun crafty lazy crazy sunday afternoon as well;-D
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Lydia P.
Lydia P. · 2 projects
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

If I was anywhere near you, I would just give you a big hug! You should have seen me running off like a loon from the post office! I was quite a sight, running and maniacally laughing while brandishing a simple yellow envelope. I'm quite sure I've scared a few people. Happy HA.
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SparrowFae
SparrowFae · Carthage, Missouri, US · 41 projects
Haha, well, I'd seen your how to's, I just hadn't made any myself, till now. I don't swap here, anymore, but we could start one on LXC. I am doing inchies for the LXC Alphabet Swap Happy
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Karlei
Karlei · Dallas, Texas, US · 3 projects
I would like help if you do not mind, I'm not too sure that I have done everything correctly with setting it up, setting out guidelines, pairing people together, ect.
I hope it is ok for me to just create a swap, I grew tired of waiting for a swap that I could participate in (being a newbie myself) and thought scarves are simple to make and there were others that were interested in another round on the super scarf swap.
Any thoughts, ideas or advice is very much appreciated! Thank you for offering and I look forward to hearing from you!
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ihsana z.
ihsana z. · Malé, Male, MV · 28 projects
thks
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CO + K User

Happy Turkey Day
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CO + K User

Hi Debs~Spooky and I recently agreed to an ongoing inchie swap. every month we will be doing an inchie swap, 13 inchies, themed, sent out on a specific date. we'd love to have others join. Iam going to blog the whole experience. see what you started...LOL!
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Feltsocute
Feltsocute · 1 project
haha thanks for the warm welcome.

I love cardmaking and papercraft. Though thanks for the warm wishes of a birthday but your a month off! I'm almost a christmas baby!

I've looked at the happygrams and I've very much so looked at doing some. I'm currently doing a swap with Oddbreed and hopefully one with Kiddo soon!

By the way! I've gotten the inchies itch! I've been addicted to them!
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Quinn
Quinn
Thank you. For the kind words and add. ^^
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Minnie B
Minnie B · Hertford, England, GB · 20 projects
Thanks for organising a fab swap! x
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CO + K User

youve made me an inchies junkie!
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
I having an amazing day.I've been driving in my car through stormy weather to a docent meeting.Leaves falling everywhere and now I'm of to a quilt shop with a proper quilter.A perfect day !
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CO + K User

!!!! Oh! It was a wonderful surprise! No one told me they were suppose to be unsigned! haha. The bookmark is so pretty. I thank you! Hope you are having a wonderful day.
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PJ
PJ · Avondale, Arizona, US · 96 projects
So glad you accepted, love the inches..smile
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Gigi
Gigi
Glad to hear it ^^ I like this site and the swaps on it Happy
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Sarah D
Sarah D · La Cañada Flintridge, California, US · 31 projects
I'm glad you liked my happygram Happy but ugh, you're allergic to dogs, now I feel so dumb!
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
Hi Essex Debs, you're welcome, you make interesting projects, later this day i will jump to them to give them a better look;-D
No i don't make swaps, i have to less energy and to much things to do in normal life-S
I have spoken with some swapers i've it was something for me, one friend has the same problems like me and she said to me you make lovelly things so , with out stress of being in time allredy, this isn't smart.
later on i thought the same.LOL
but i've i was having an normally life like all the others, i sure had make them!!!;-D
I love the collapsing of your tree;-D
hey have an awesome week;-D
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violetta
violetta · Temerin, Vojvodina, RS · 208 projects
YAY Im so glad you liked it! Happy Hope the colors are OK too! Happy
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
Vi-think its at the post office will know in about 6 hrs :0)
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violetta
violetta · Temerin, Vojvodina, RS · 208 projects
Hy Debs!Any sign of the package yet?
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jonesy
jonesy · Cheshunt, England, GB · 58 projects
really?? most people still can't understand me... ;)
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MaybeAViking
MaybeAViking · 16 projects
Heyy nice to hear from ya. I just finished the witch limbs and face, and I must say, they came out really cool. Happy they deff. have that handmade look about them, but it looks creative. I'm itching to make accessories. Now to start on our undead pal. Happy I'll post pictures as soon as possible.
-H.W.
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
Thanks Vi looking forward to it :0)
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violetta
violetta · Temerin, Vojvodina, RS · 208 projects
Hi Debs! I wanted to let you know I sent your package today!I sent it by air mail,so you should get it in a few days. Happy
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
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ale_corason
ale_corason · Mexico City, Federal District, MX · 49 projects
How about today, that was soon indeed!
Thank you, they're so pretty! n_n
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MaybeAViking
MaybeAViking · 16 projects
Could I get the link to see what I should model the faces and limbs after? I looked up little women on flickr and got about ten million results. Happy
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OhMyStars
OhMyStars · 2 projects
Just about done with your Plushy Happy
Making it 3D was a little harder than i thought it would be, but the extra work is soo worth it.
I'm really excited for you to get it.
By the way, do you have a favorite color?
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OhMyStars
OhMyStars · 2 projects
This is in case the message didnt go through... I a newbie, ready to learn the ways of the infamous swap Tongue
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
Thanks guys Beer on the deck at sunset-awesome
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ErsatzEpiphany
ErsatzEpiphany · Seattle, Washington, US · 105 projects
Your work is great! I moved to Seattle about a year ago too, and I love it here. They really encourage creativity here Happy Will have to come check out Bellevue's art museum some night!
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Secret Squirrel
Secret Squirrel · Hemel Hempstead, England, GB · 8 projects
Thanks so much for the Happygram - it really brightened my day so much! Love & Hugs! Aimee x
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
No not yet MichelleHappy may be soon
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michelle G.
michelle G. · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA · 1258 projects
did you ever get my post card?
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
Airmiles that should read !!
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Essex Debs
Essex Debs · Bellevue, Washington, US · 32 projects
You are very welcome-I'm looking forward to it.For me creativity is a drug that I can't do without either.I wonder if your will be the most airmail for a swap :0)
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violetta
violetta · Temerin, Vojvodina, RS · 208 projects
thank you for the friendship!looking forward to the swap!Happy
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Aries Crimm
Aries Crimm · Austin, Texas, US · 6 projects
My bad, I meant US size 4, or 3.5mm. I wish you the best on your mermaid projects!
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Melinda L.
Melinda L. · West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Hi, Yes I would like to join the swap. Please let me know what I need to do. Thanks for the invitation!
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kiddo
kiddo · Corryton, Tennessee, US · 133 projects
Same to you, Deb!
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SewDanish
SewDanish · 6 projects
Nice to meet you Happy Thank you for adding me to your friends. From Suffolk GB
Birgitte
http://SewDanish.etsy.com
Scandiavian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies
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GreenEyes0991
GreenEyes0991 · Spain, Cork, IE · 7 projects
You're welcome!!
And thank you! I really like it so I hope everything is gonna be fine ^^

xoxo
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Audrey
Audrey · La Cañada Flintridge, California, US · 11 projects
You're welcome! I really like your sock creatures too!
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CO + K User

ThanksHappy It's amazing how many people have a connection to Wales somewhere along the lineHappy
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