You don't have to spend a fortune on crafting materials when there is an abundance of materials just lying round the house. I've always tried to reuse and recycle and I'm notoriously mean when it comes to spending money! Packaging, paper, fabric, buttons, beads, even cushion stuffing - there is so much that you can… Continue reading The Thrifty Crafter
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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
Homes for Gnomes
I have a love/hate relationship with craft fairs. I love going to them as a seller but hate them if I don't sell anything. This year I organised an Autumn Gift Fair in November at my Village Hall, so I decided I would have a stall with a few friends, none of us having enough… Continue reading Homes for Gnomes
What Kate Made Today 