• Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton
    Crafts for adults

    Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton

    May 19, 2022 - By 

    I love a period drama and binge watched the latest season of Bridgerton. I’m glad I read the books first because the series was very different from the book. It was still enjoyable and I binge watched it in a few days. I’m looking forward to season 3 sometime in 2023, especially as they are missing out book 3 and jumping straight to book 4, the one about Penelope and Colin (Polin!). Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate Regencycore and all things Bridgerton. Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton I was surprised by how few Bridgerton inspired…

  • Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art
    Crafts for adults - Royal crafts

    Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art

    May 17, 2022 - By 

    Platinum Jubilee mania has suddenly started and you can’t escape the fact Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne next month. We have had so much fun updating our Royal craft collection and have recently added a few more, such as our gorgeous Liberty Union flags. Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art For our fun Platinum Jubilee hoop art we used: Three 5″ wooden embroidery hoops Selection of red, white and blue fabric Scissors Needle and thread I already had a little stash of fabrics from the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. We decorated the house we lived in…

  • Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit
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    Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit

    April 27, 2022 - By 

    Recently I’ve felt like I’ve lost my crafting mojo. The Easter holidays were busy and we had some lovely days out but the kids stayed up late which left no time for crafting. I have a few projects on the go but none were really grabbing my attention. So I was happy when the May issue of Love Embroidery magazine arrived because it included a lovely free embroidery project. Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit I embroider a lot of hoops so I liked the thought of stitching something a little different. The stitch kit was designed by Jessie Doe and …

  • How to make Liberty Easter Eggs
    Crafts for adults - Easter

    How to make Liberty Easter Eggs

    April 8, 2022 - By 

    I love crafting with Liberty fabrics. I have a lovely collection for crafting with and the patterns and colours always seem to compliment each other. I picked up some mache eggs from Hobbycraft and thought they would be fun to decorate with this Easter. Our Easter decorations are usually quite simple. Each year I try to make a few new decorations, this year I’ve added Liberty Easter Eggs to our decorations! Liberty Easter Eggs materials: Mache eggs from Hobbycraft Liberty London fabric scraps Mod Podge Paint brush How to make Liberty Easter Eggs I already had a stash of Liberty…

  • Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop
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    Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop

    March 30, 2022 - By 

    I love all things Bridgerton. I admit that the first episode of Season 1 was a slow burner for me, but I quickly fell in love with the characters, costumes and sets. Since Season 1 finished I read all the Bridgerton novels by Julia Quinn and I’m excited to see what happens in Season 2. When I saw a Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop class run by Hobbycraft I signed myself up. I find in person classes really hard to get to now I work full-time, so an online evening class sounded good to me. Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop A few…

  • Blackbird’s nest appliqué project
    Crafts for adults - Spring - subscription box

    Blackbird’s nest appliqué project

    March 19, 2022 - By 

    I’m sure I’m not the only person with a craft stash. This year I want to work my way through some of it. I do love a seasonal project and with Spring in the air I turned to one of the projects I didn’t make from a previous Craftpod subscription box. The box contained two projects. I made the felt pin cushion, but for some reason never started the Blackbird’s nest appliqué project. I have never done much appliqué, so I think this was one I put aside for when I had more time. Blackbird’s nest appliqué project Thankfully I…

  • colourful embroidery floss
    Crafts for adults - subscription box

    Starry night owl embroidery {Winter Craftpod}

    March 4, 2022 - By 

    I look forward to receiving happy mail – craft subscription boxes, craft books and magazines are all welcome to land on my door mat. I’ve subscribed to the Craftpod subscription box for a while. I love the mix of embroidery projects and seasonal projects. The Winter Craftpod box arrived just before Christmas. Starry night owl embroidery The Winter Craftpod contained three projects – the Starry Night Owl embroidery, Owl scissors case and a paper garland. The first project I made was the felt Owl scissors case. I always enjoy working with felt and this was a sweet project to stitch.…

  • Crafting a bargello pin cushion
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    Crafting a bargello pin cushion

    February 25, 2022 - By 

    Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. Traditionally, Bargello was stitched in wool on canvas. Crafting a bargello pin cushion It’s a craft I wanted to try for a while so I was excited to see it was featured as one of the monthly Hoop Club by Cotton Clara kits. Inside the kit was 6 different coloured tapestry wool bundles, tapestry needle, needlepoint fabric and felt backing. The instructions were easy to follow and I followed the pattern, counting the tiny squares and bringing my tapestry needle…

  • Upcycled vintage ruler heart
    Crafts for adults - upcycling - Valentines Day crafts

    Upcycled vintage ruler heart

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    I always enjoy making little handmade gifts for my family at Valentine’s Day. It feels like a while since I made anything substantial but I couldn’t resist upcycling a few of my vintage wooden rulers to make a sweet keepsake. I love upcycling and made an upcycled folding wooden ruler tray which I still use to hold my cotton reels. I also love the wooden vintage ruler Christmas tree I made and still get it out every year! Upcycled vintage ruler heart supplies MDF heart shaped blank, 20cm across selection of vintage wooden rulers wood glue clamps How to make…