It used to be a common sight to see parents, grandparents, and even children in every household regularly pick up a sewing kit to sew on a button and meticulously darn their own clothes. But these skills are a dying Art It seems despite a growing interest in sustainability, fewer people are able to fix… Continue reading Dying arts
Tag: fabric
Take one doily…
I've always loved vintage crochet doilies. From early memories of them on my Nana's sideboard in the front parlour, to trawling car boots and junk shops and I've built up quite a collection. Although, I love them, they are not really my style of decor, but I use them in lots of other ways. They… Continue reading Take one doily…
Why buy a kit?
Do you buy craft kits? Do you think they are value for money? Now, I will buy kits if I want to try a new craft that needs equipment I don’t have, rather than buy lots of equipment I might not use. I will also buy a kit if it’s on sale or cheap. I… Continue reading Why buy a kit?
Craft trends 2025
Happy New Year fellow crafters. What are the new trends in crafts for 2025? Well, those in the know say that this year will be all about reclaimed, recycled and reused craft materials. Instead of buying new, buy second hand and re-purpose fabric, yarn, buttons, beads and all sorts of things. Crazy quilting is going… Continue reading Craft trends 2025
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
What Kate Made Today 