• Easy Embroidery Embellishment
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    Easy Embroidery Embellishment {book review}

    July 24, 2025 - By 

    I’ve been so lucky to receive a couple of new craft books to review recently. Last week I told you about the Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery book. This week I’m sharing Easy Embroidery Embellishment: learn to customise your clothes with simple stitch techniques. If you love spending time on Instagram browsing for the latest craft trends, then you may recognise the author Jenny Billingham as Flynn and Mabel on Insta where she shares many of her embroidery projects. Easy Embroidery Embellishment Transform your wardrobe and elevate your style sustainably – no experience needed! Learn how to personalise your clothes and accessories…

  • Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery
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    Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery by Hilary Leslie

    July 16, 2025 - By 

    As a longtime fan of the enchanting world of Bridgerton, I was beyond excited to get my hands on a copy of Bridgerton Unofficial Embroidery: 20 Patterns Inspired by the World of Regency Romance to review. The moment it arrived, I couldn’t wait to dive in and see how the elegance of the Regency era was translated into embroidery patterns. Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery by Hilary Leslie Create elegant, Regency-inspired in-the-hoop embroidery projects with Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery: 20 patterns inspired by the World of Regency Romance, and bring the opulence of your favourite Netflix drama to your stitching. Whether you’re looking…

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    Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers

    March 13, 2025 - By 

    I love to try new crafts so was delighted to receive a copy of Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers to review. This clever book has pre-punched pages to press out and make the flowers. Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers Unlock your inner artist and create a stunning, everlasting floral arrangement with The Bouquet in a Book. This innovative press-out and make book of ready-to-use press-out paper pieces offers step-by-step instructions to help you craft an exquisite paper bouquet that will never wilt. Inside this book, you’ll find: Diverse Floral Designs: From classic roses and blooming peonies to bright anemones and…

  • RHS Collage the Botanical World 1,000+ Fantastic & Floral Images to Cut Out & Collage
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    {book review} RHS Collage the Botanical

    May 29, 2024 - By 

    The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is one of the most renowned and prestigious gardening events in the world. As well as seeing world-class gardens displays, seek expert advice and workshops, as well as the immersive cultural experience of attending RHS Chelsea, which we were able to do for the first time this year. We are both keen gardeners, and were happy to receive a copy of RHS Collage the Botanical which is published this week. RHS Collage the Botanical World 1,000+ Fantastic & Floral Images to Cut Out & Collage A collage is…

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    Make a Vision Board: A Manifesting Collage Book by CanDace Johnson

    May 23, 2024 - By 

    We were recently gifted a copy of Make a Vision Board which has recently been published by Laurence King. We love to make our own collages, which are essentially a collection or combination of different pictures. This book is a source book which can help you make a vision board, one of the most powerful manifesting tools for creating the life you want. Make a Vision Board: A Manifesting Collage Book by CanDace Johnson Make a Vision Board provides you with everything you need to get started. The author CanDace Johnson guides you through step-by-step instructions to create a vision…

  • All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make
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    {book review} All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make

    April 29, 2024 - By 

    I love working with felt so was delighted to be asked to review All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make by Jo Lochhead which has been published by SearchPress. This is part of a fun series of pocket-sized books, which each contain 20 brand-new projects. All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make The 20 projects include eucalyptus branch, easy-peasy greenery, poppy, sunflower and daffodils. Felt is always so easy to work with and comes in a variety of gorgeous colours. I was sent four sheets of felt to make my chosen project – felt succulents. I love succulents but have trouble looking…

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    The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery {book review}

    March 1, 2024 - By 

    I love sewing and am always on the look out for ways to improve myself. I was recently gifted a copy of The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery by Katie Matthews. The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery: Tips from a Female Engineer for Flawless Stitches Katie Matthews is a sewing machine engineer and business owner of K&B Sewing Machines in Hampshire. As one of the only female sewing machine engineers in the country, along with her partner Ben, they have a combined experience of over 30 years servicing and repairing all makes and models of domestic sewing machines. Whilst the book is…

  • Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio
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    Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio {book review}

    December 2, 2023 - By 

    I love a handmade Christmas. This year I have been working towards a Christmas tree decorated only with handmade ornaments. Obviously this will be for me, because my kids still insist on decorating our main tree with every decoration they can find! Handmade decorations and macramé remain just as popular as ever. If you want to try making some sweet macramé items you see featured in magazines and online then you will love Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio – thank you to Search Press for sending me a review copy. Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio {book review} This is the…

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    November crafting

    November 30, 2023 - By 

    November was a great month for crafting, albeit a very busy one with birthdays and Christmas preparation. I stitched a gorgeous bird hoop for my husband for Christmas featuring a robin. This was a quick and easy make, but very satisfying. I’ve been experimenting with large cross stitch on felt and stitched initial hoops for everyone coming for Christmas at ours. I can’t decide if they will be place settings or added to gift bags instead of labels. As well as stitched initials I also tried a Christmas tree. I 3D printed a template so it is easy to mark…