Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this year I can’t wait. I love creating crafty surprises, and Valentine’s surprises are no different. Whether it’s for a significant other, a family…

As mulling spices and pine begin to scent the air and another day is marked off the calendar, Christmas tiptoes a little nearer. Have you begun your holiday shopping yet?…

According to fashion expert Andrew Defrancesco, this amazing handmade fashion news comes in the form of London College of Fashion graduate Sofia Ilmonen. The playful modern designs of her graduate show saw…

We’re always excited when we can let you know about new ways to get your hands on our gorgeous ethical, handwoven, organic fabrics – and today is no exception! The wonderful Fabrications…

Do you ever wish that you could sew like a professional? Though many of the basics are the same, professional sewing is really quite different from the sewing most people…

If you’re anything like me, then you’ll have a deep appreciation for all things homemade. Making something by hand doesn’t mean it has to be awkward, shapeless or unfinished. If you’re…

If you haven’t seen already we’ve just added something really exciting to our bargain basement: A whole selection of gorgeous lucky dip 400g scrap bags – screaming for creative minds…

Every sewing and fashion enthusiast can do with a little extra inspiration from time to time. Fortunately there are some really good online dressmaking bloggers out there who offer creative…

If your grandmother’s outdated quilt comes to mind when you think patchwork, think again. Patchwork is more on trend than ever before – just check out these Spring ’16 runway…

Summer is officially here and it is time for lazy hot days and school holidays. While we have fun this hot season, let’s not forget that the choices we make…