• Love Embroidery Nancy Nicholson felt bauble
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    Love Embroidery felt bauble kit

    November 12, 2024 - By 

    When I was tidying my craft space I came across the Love Embroidery felt bauble kit from issue 32 (published in 2022). The kit was designed by Nancy Nicholson and included 7 pre cut felt pieces, embroidery and sewing thread and ribbon. All you need to provide is a needle, scissors, tracing paper and a thin piece of card to go between the felt layers to add stiffness. The kit had been sitting in a drawer for a while so I took the pieces out and gave the piece of ribbon a quick iron to remove the crease. Then I…

  • The Stitchy Bee pumpkin bloom pattern
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    What I made in October 2024

    October 26, 2024 - By 

    Two weeks ago I visited the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally. I had a great day out exploring the exhibitions and attended three different workshops too. I’ve written about my trip here and shared some photos of some of the displays which were really inspiring. I chose three workshops: Foundation Paper Pieced Liberty Heart, hand quilting for beginners and Stitch, Patch and Play with Jessie Chorley. The foundation paper piecing was quite difficult as you add the layers back to front against the paper. I completed it at home and just about ended up with a heart. The hand quilting class…

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    Which Photos Work Best for Wedding Invitations and Save the Dates?

    October 18, 2024 - By 

    Wedding invitations and save-the-date cards always come in an envelope which has to make the guests fall in love with the event. This is why selecting the right photos for these cards will be of utmost importance especially if you want your guests to get the feel of the big day and what is expected. Whether it is basic invite wedding save-the-dates or wedding invitations, the images you choose should represent a deeper meaning of the relation you have with your spouse and the theme of the event in question. Here is a summary of what categories of pictures are…

  • Liberty Tumbling block EPP pattern
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    What I made in September 2024

    September 30, 2024 - By 

    So we are over half way through the year and the long evenings make me reach for my sewing. I love seasonal crafting and have been picking out some new projects to make. Have you heard of Sewing Street? They kindly sent me their brand new hanging plants embroidery kit to try out. Featuring a pre-printed panel with four designs, I chose the one I wanted to stitch. It came with a booklet full of stitches so you can choose the stitches you use to embroider over the pattern. It’s such a lovely idea and has been a real joy…

  • how to make Halloween felt ghosts
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    Halloween felt ghost tutorial

    September 21, 2024 - By 

    I’ve always enjoyed working with felt. It’s easy to cut and you can make so many items with it. I can’t resist adding some super cute Halloween felt ghosts to our decorations this year. I’m sharing a fun tutorial for making your own felt ghosts, with a list of the supplies you will need and a template for all the parts. Gather your supplies and get making these sweet and spooky Halloween felt ghosts. List of supplies: Sheets of felt (black, white, yellow, purple, green and orange) Needle Matching thread Fabric glue Cotton Pencil A pair of scissors Ghost Template…

  • dog on rag rug
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    What I made in August 2024

    August 31, 2024 - By 

    August felt like such a busy month with the kids on their school summer holidays. We were away a lot but I packed my Liberty Tumbling Blocks which was the perfect size for whipping out when I had five minutes. I made up a lot of blocks and have stitched them into strips to add to the bottom. I love watching it come together. During our family trip to Normandy we were able to go and view the Bayeux Tapestry which had been on my bucket list for ages. Although it was busy we were able to get close to…

  • How to crochet your own cherries
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    How to crochet your own cherries

    August 23, 2024 - By 

    Cherries are my favourite fruit at this time of year and I couldn’t resist making my own crochet cherries. They are colourful and sweet and would be so much fun made into a keychain or hung up over your workspace. I hope you enjoy our tutorial on how to crochet your own cherries. Let me know how you get on if you try our free crochet cherries pattern. List of supplies: Yarn Crochet hook Tapestry needle A pair of scissors Stitches (crochet abbreviations) used for this project Magic Ring Chain stitch – CH Single Crochet – SC Half Double Crochet…

  • third layer of resin
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    Easy resin personalised letters

    August 16, 2024 - By 

    My tween had the great idea of making a keepsake for her bedroom using some of her favourite small items. We found wooden fillable letters and purchased resin to fill the letter with her favourite items and make a really personalised item for her room. We’ve used a wooden fillable letter before, they are a large wooden shape made from thin wood which can be filled with anything, such as the sea glass one we previously made. We used: Wooden fillable letters from Hobbycraft Clear Epoxy Resin Starter kit x 2 (from Amazon) Glue gun Plastic tray Selection of lego…

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    Swap screens for scissors: Creative crafts to conquer your vacation

    August 13, 2024 - By 

    A vacation, apart from the excitement of exploring a new destination, allows for plenty of time to indulge in new hobbies and other activities that bring joy and relaxation. Imagine sitting on the deck of a cruise ship on a sea day on your way to the Bahamas with the rhythmic sound of the waves and the gentle sea breeze providing the ideal backdrop for some creative inspiration. So the next time you are on vacation, consider swapping your digital devices with a pair of scissors and engage yourself in these hands-on creative activities that bring peace of mind which…