Ive been working on a new line of designs – Wee Jack's Pet Emporium – inspired by my little fluff munchkin. Being a true crafty pet momma, I've made quite a few things for jack over the last year he has lived with us and I thought I'd try them out on the wider public.… Continue reading Wee Jack’s Pet Emporium
Author: katen65
Maker and crafter, I run workshops from my home studio in Elswick, Lancashire.
Bring new life to an old favourite
I've had this Rick Stein tote bag for a lot of years. It was a present from my mum after a holiday to Cornwall. I love fish and have a lot of things on a fishy theme and used this bag almost constantly. But as a consequence, the lining deteriorated and I put it away… Continue reading Bring new life to an old favourite
Flower Power
I run a Crochet social here at my home studio, a sort of crochet collective. Not quite a class and not quite a social gathering. The ladies that come along have all graduated from my beginners crochet class and now have the basic skills, and so we share projects, knowledge and crochet collectively. We take… Continue reading Flower Power
Bee Happy for World Bee Day
Saturday 20th May is World Bee Day 2023 and to celebrate, why not make yourself this lovely little Bee. Bee Happy Bee Bee Happy Pattern for World Bee Day MATERIALS Small amount of yellow, black and white DK yarn Black embroidery thread Toy stuffing 3mm hook Sewing needle ABBREVIATIONS MR magic ring Ch chain… Continue reading Bee Happy for World Bee Day
Argh…No Crafting!
Oh my god!! Following recent shoulder surgery, I have been severely limited in the amount of crafting I can do. I didn't realise how much I do until I couldn't. I was used to doing something creative everyday. Boy, did I miss it! We are always told crafting is good for your mental health and… Continue reading Argh…No Crafting!
To Sell or Not
That is a question most crafters ask themselves when their hobby starts to produce a quantity of items. And there is no easy answer, one man's treasure is not to everyone's taste. There is also the fear that your work is not good enough, that no-one will want it. But what do you do when… Continue reading To Sell or Not
Spring Forward
Spring has well and truly sprung here at WKM HQ! Our Spring postbox topper was a great hit. My garden is full of glorious spring flowers and my magnolia tree is in full bloom. As it's still only about three feet high this means 12 blossoms is in full bloom. Lighter evenings are great for… Continue reading Spring Forward
Spring has Sprung
The clocks have gone forward and we now have an extra hour of evening daylight. Yay!! This means more crafting time in daylight. And for me as a crocheter, its important because lamplight makes a big difference to colours, as anyone who has ever tried to use black yarn knows. Not just black, Ive spent… Continue reading Spring has Sprung
St David’s Day Daffodil
Hello, my good intentions to keep up with the blogging have fallen a bit by the wayside but a request for a pattern that I've written up inspired this post. Daffodil pattern You will need: Small amounts of yellow, orange and cream DK yarn 3mm hook Darning needle Start with a Magic Ring (or your… Continue reading St David’s Day Daffodil
Crafty Dog Mom
Are you a crafty dog Mom? I am . As I have a passion for all things crafty and love my dog to bits, it is inevitable that I combine the two. So, Wee Jack the Shih Tzu has become my model for various projects and I couldn't resist adding to my collection of craft… Continue reading Crafty Dog Mom
What Kate Made Today 