There’s always a wonderful seasonal celebration on the horizon, whether it’s Easter, Halloween, a birthday or even Christmas and part of the fun is making things yourself. The great thing about homemade celebrations is that you can get the whole…
Jo from French Knots: How her craft lessons built a community
The first time I ever tried a sewing class was with Jo at French Knots craft studio in 2013. It all happened when my friend from work asked me to come along. It was the same week as my 26th…
15 beautiful rainbow gifts to show someone you care during lockdown
At the moment, many of us are far apart from our loved ones so we’re connecting in a whole new way by putting rainbows in our windows. It’s hard for all of us, especially for those working long hours, parenting…
11 easy creative craft ideas to take your mind off coronavirus
Check out these 11 easy creative craft ideas to take your mind off coronavirus: This post may contain affiliate links 1. Make a simple quilt This simple quilt tutorial is one of the most popular articles I’ve ever written and…
Why crochet tampons are NOT the way to have an eco-friendly period
I love to have a poke around on Etsy and Pinterest to see what I can find, but I was alarmed to find that not only are crochet tampons for sale, but that people are buying and reviewing them! I’m…
All the essentials you need to start sewing or dressmaking
I learned how to sew by going to classes held in cafes and community centres. I was taken to my first class by a friend from work and that’s when I started to catch the bug. It’s very easy to…
How to sew a toilet roll holder
This easy-sew project makes a nice bathroom accessory or gift for a house proud friend! It can also be finished in under an hour! You will need: Fabric for the lining Fabric for the outside Thin wadding Fabric ties Scissors…
How to sew a quilted coaster
This is a great quick sew, using a cool fabric like this batik print will make your coasters look really modern. There are also quilting variations that you can use which I will discuss later. For this quick sew you…