Sponsored Project: Infinite Architecture-Performance

Read all about this fantastic project that we are sponsoring, put together by project Infinite, the personal project of a hard-working and inspirational student from Arts University Bournemouth.... Project Infinite...

Thanks for seeing us at the New Forest Show!

We spent last week having a ball at the New Forest Show - thanks to everyone who came down to say hello and got their hands on some lovely sewing...

How to Make a Nautical Lampshade

Think it's too complicated to make your own lampshade? Think again! Use this easy video and written instructions to be on your way to a beautifully handmade lampshade in merely...

#InternationalJokeDay - Best Sewing Jokes

According to what we've seen on Twitter today, it's International Joke Day. So we thought it would be fun to join in and bring you our favourite selection of sewing...

Website updates: New sample ordering & lower prices!

A quick update on what's been changing on our website, to help improve your customer experience! We've been making changes to how you can order samples of our fabrics, and...

How to Make Nautical Bunting

It's spring again, which means although there's a few blustery showers about, sunshine is on its way! And when I think sunshine, I think seaside... so I'm super excited to...

Video Tutorial: How to Make a Lampshade Using a Kit

Say hello to our first ever Youtube video! We know that crafting is a lot easier when you can see what you should be doing rather than just reading the...

Update: Our Retail Shop

So back in February we posted that we were excited to begin the process of getting our own little shop. It's been quite a few months since then, and we've...

Best Videos for Crochet Beginners

So you've seen all the new cute crochet yarns and patterns on our website right? And you've looked at them wistfully, wishing you could create something as lovely as that......

DMC Crochet Yarn - Now Available!

A quick announcement for all our lovely customers who love to broaden their needlework skills into more than one area... we are not stocking some fabulous DMC crochet yarns! Whether...

National Quilting Day: Makower Coastal Quilt Pattern

Today is not only St Patrick's day, but also National Quilting Day! And to celebrate, we've nabbed a fantastic pattern by Hilary Gooding for Makower to make up into a coastal...

Mother's Day Gifts for Mums Who Sew

Mother's Day is coming up, and I've been stuck for gift ideas for a while. A bit of research, however, has uncovered some great gifts for mums who stitch, and...