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Now that November is here, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. There’s something extra special about homemade Christmas gifts, especially if you love craft projects. Fabric-based crafts, in particular, make excellent gifts, with customisable options that friends and family will love. There is always a fabric gift that you can make for anyone –…
Discover the delightful world of heart corner bookmarks – a perfect blend of creativity and functionality. These adorable crafts are not just for Valentine’s Day; they’re versatile enough for year-round use and make thoughtful gifts for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, you’ll find these bookmarks surprisingly easy to create, adding…
Nowadays we all have office chairs of some description at home. Mine has certainly seen better days so I decided to do something about it. I am going to share with you exactly how to upcycle your old office chair. Obviously there are various styles of office chair so you may need to adapt what…
Welcome to the world of fabric scrap projects, where sustainability meets creativity! In an era of fast fashion and textile waste, repurposing fabric scraps is not just a crafty hobby—it’s a powerful way to reduce our environmental footprint. I love nothing better than creating something new from the leftovers from a larger project. By diving…
Today, I’m super excited to share a tool that’s been a total game-changer in my craft life: the Etcokei electric yarn winder from Amazon! If you’re anything like me, you love working with yarn but maybe not so much the messy tangles or awkward skeins. To be honest I never saw the point of an…
You can’t have missed the trend for crocheted granny squares. If the thought of tackling a garment is a bit much for you then how about a granny square bag. You can join in this fashion trend without hours and hours of crocheting. Got a mountain of leftover yarn calling your name, or even a…
Ever gazed longingly at a gorgeous granny square blanket or cardigan, but felt intimidated by the thought of joining all those squares together? Fear not! Today, we’re diving into two super simple methods to join your granny squares, and I promise, you’ll be a pro in no time. I will show you 2 different methods…
Between us we throw away so many old pairs of jeans every year. When, actually most of the fabric is perfectly usable. So, follow this tutorial and find the best way to cut jeans to maximise fabric. Plus you get all the trimmings to use on your projects too. Or you could even sell them…
Welcome to the wonderful world of granny squares! This tutorial will guide you through creating a traditional open granny square, perfect for beginners who have some basic crochet experience. Granny squares are a versatile foundation for countless projects, from blankets to scarves and even pouches and cardigans! I love granny squares and have been making…
Many people are talking about slow stitching as if it is a new thing. In fact, it is simply sewing slowly and with deliberate purpose which people have done for thousands of years. Usually, the intention is to produce a decorative piece but it does not have to be. In the modern world it encourages…