Instagram user Carissa Caples of @setfreecreative had a simple idea: “Take a picture of your face framed by a hoop (the smaller the better!) and tag some of your favorite embroidery artists to keep it going… I’m hoping this can strengthen the feeling of community among embroidery artists and add some laughter to this stressful […]
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Makers Against Racism | Crafting Racial Justice
This week, we made a promise to stand up and speak out against racism – not just now when the topic is big news, but for the long term. How are we doing that? Here are a few ways: Continuing to improve diversity and inclusion within our organisation. We are striving to do better, and […]
VIDEO: Magical Woodland Knits
Author Clare Garland shares a beautiful film about her new book Magical Woodland Knits and the things that inspired it. Enjoy!
Free Zoom Backgrounds for Crafters
The video conferencing app Zoom has become a daily part of life during lockdown, not only for work but also for keeping in touch, for family quiz nights, virtual cocktail parties or just a quick catch up with pals. Up your Zoom game and transform your background into one that crafters’ dreams are made of […]
DIY Face Masks
We are all seeing the images and hearing the advice on wearing face masks to help reduce the transmission of Coronavirus. The advice seems to be different in each country and we have readers from all around the world. It seems to us that the common theme is to ensure you are not using up […]
Free Crochet Rainbow Pattern | Kawaii Crochet
Rainbows are the motif of the moment, with kids drawing rainbows and placing them in windows all over the world. This free crochet rainbow pattern comes courtesy of Melissa Bradley, author of the fabulous book Kawaii Crochet – filled with amazing amigurumi patterns to brighten up your day. Enjoy this free crochet rainbow pattern on […]
The Positive Power of Cross Stitch
When I commissioned Cross Stitch for the Soul from the talented Emma Congdon of Stitchrovia, I had no idea that the book would end up being published at such a huge moment in history. With the world locked down due to Coronavirus, people unable to leave the house except for food, medicine and exercise, and […]
Join us for a Kawaii Crochet Christmas!
To celebrate the launch of Kawaii Crochet by Melissa Bradley, we’re counting down the days to Christmas with an impossibly cute Kawaii Advent Calendar over on Instagram! Each day, swipe to reveal what’s behind the door and get ready to ooh and ahh at the gorgeous kawaii amigurumi created by the talent behind @yarnblossomboutique. Each […]
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Journal with Purpose
Author Helen Colebrook shares her experience of becoming an author of her first book Journal with Purpose, Over 1000 motifs, alphabets and icons to personalize your bullet or dot journal. Journal with Purpose is the ultimate reference for journaling, packed with over 1000 motifs that you can use to decorate and enhance your bullet or dot […]
Painting Foliage in Watercolour
Artist Marie Boudon, author of DIY Watercolor Flowers, shares her tips for painting foliage in watercolour with a modern, fresh feel. “I use leaves with simple shapes. I’m not attempting to reproduce the foliage to match a specific flower. This simplifies the creative process, letting me paint more freely and with greater spontaneity. What matters […]