NEW IN: The Multipom Pompom Maker

Want to get your hands on the hottest thing in crafting right now? Poms are all the rage at the moment, especially with easter coming up and pretty pastels and...
February 16, 2015 — Angela Gilbert

Coming Soon: Our First Retail Shop!

Exciting news! We're opening a bricks-and-mortar, real-life shop! Read on for further details... Coming Soon: Our First Retail Shop! We're both so excited to share this news with you finally!...
February 07, 2015 — Amy Gilbert
Tags: news

Why the Small Women of the Business World Matter Too

With today's announcement of the upward trend for female board members in FTSE 100 companies, I thought I'd explore the ideas behind the issue, and why women matter when it comes to...
February 04, 2015 — Angela Gilbert

NEW: Star Stitcher Competition!

Want to show off your fab sewing projects AND be in with a chance to win some goodies from our website? Read on... NEW: Star Stitcher Competition!   From 1st...

How to Make a Quirky Bow Tie

Think making things for men is hard? Think again! This simple bow tie tutorial is super easy to complete, and only requires a bit of hand sewing with needle and...
January 30, 2015 — Angela Gilbert

How to Make Valentine's Embroidery Hoop Art

Want to make something pretty to hang up and share the love on Valentine's day? Try out our embroidery hoop art project - it's a great one for beginners, using...
January 28, 2015 — Amy Gilbert

The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon

Today, we'd like to bring to your attention... The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon   What is it? I hear you cry. Well, it's designed for all of us crafty people...
January 26, 2015 — Angela Gilbert
Tags: news projects

How to Sew a Simple Cushion Cover

This envelope cushion cover is a really easy project, no putting in zips and if you don’t feel confident in sewing buttonholes, you don’t have to as the back can be...
January 23, 2015 — Amy Gilbert

Sewing Tips and Tricks: How to Sew Tricky Fabrics

Even the best of us can feel beaten when it comes to attempting to sew certain fabrics - chiffons, silks, satins and suiting can all be tricky fabrics to work...

National Hobby Month: Sewing Machine Footers Explained

When you're new to machine sewing, footers can seem pretty confusing and daunting - no longer, with this fantastic guide to sewing machine footers! Covering the most common range of...
January 21, 2015 — Amy Gilbert

Our Top 5 Magazines for Stitchers to Subscribe To

Looking for a new magazine to have a flick through every month for ideas and inspiration? Here's our pick of the top magazines to subscribe to for those that love...
January 20, 2015 — Angela Gilbert

10 Common Sewing Problems & How to Fix Them

Having some trouble with your latest project? Whether it's skipped stitches or funny sewing machine noises, take a look at our list of common sewing mistakes and how to get...
January 15, 2015 — Amy Gilbert