Jessie Newton
Sewing Production Editor and Embroidery Artist
Bristol-based Jessie lives a fabric-filled double life. By day she surrounds herself with patterns in her job as Production Editor for Simply Sewing magazine, and by night she’s a talented embroidery artist and illustrator who runs The Wild Doe. Her specialty is lovingly stitched embroidery hoops. Having always loved crafting, she fell in love with contemporary embroidery during her time at university and used it as a way to unwind from her degree in English Literature. When she’s not writing and editing the pages of Simply Sewing, the self-confessed latte and book lover shares her work and ideas on Instagram @thewilddoe.uk and at www.thewilddoeuk.etsy.com
Recent articles by Jessie Newton
The complete guide to crewel embroidery
Fancy trying your hand at crewel embroidery? Read Jessie's complete guide which includes all the crewel embroidery supplies, kits and information you could ever need and get stitching!
Mini embroidery designs to add a festive shine to your wardrobe
This trio of mini embroidery designs includes a fluffy bobble hat, a Christmas pudding and a Christmas tree ready to embellish a Christmas t-shirt.
21 gift ideas for quilters 2024
All we want for Christmas is... unlimited sewing time? A massive sewing den to escape to at the bottom of our gardens? Or if we're being realistic, here are a few things on our quilty gift lists right now (hint, hint everyone)...
Free quick dinosaur embroidery
Want to whip up a roar-some design? Try your hand at Jessie Doe's wild dinosaur embroidery patterns.
How make an embroidered wall hanging
Surprise a little explorer with this adorable embroidered wall hanging made with felt designed by Jessie Doe.
Free pineapple embroidery pattern
Transport yourself to the tropics with this fruity pineapple embroidery design by Jessie Doe.
Your Guide to Ribbon Embroidery
Always wanted to try the beautiful ribbon embroidery but don't know where to start? The embroidery expert Jessie Doughty will teach you everything you need to know about silk ribbon embroidery! Get ready to learn how to ribbon embroidery and stitch her gorgeous hoop!
Mountain embroidery pattern
Escape with your needle and this mountain embroidery pattern from Jessie Doe Designs
Stitch a spring embroidery hoop
Welcome the new season by stitching a lovely Spring embroidery hoop using our free template
Camping embroidery designs
Celebrate your love of the great outdoors with brilliant camping embroidery designs from Jessie Doe Designs
Free Thanksgiving Embroidery Design: Give Thanks with stitches
The leaves are falling, the nights have drawn in... it's time to get cosy with some slow stitching and stitch our gratitude-themed embroidery hoop to celebrate Thanksgiving
Embroidered banner tutorial – crafting is good for the soul
Make your own embroidery banner to give you motivation and remind you of what's important!
5 top tips for Sashiko Stitching
This month we've become ever-so-slightly obsessed with Sashiko stitching. We've always loved trying out traditional techniques on our quilts, and hand-stitching fits perfectly into the 'slow stitching' zone that's fast becoming an addictive trend in the quilting and stitching worlds.