You know when you have a crazy idea? Covid and life in general have meant that my poor old brain was busy with other things, but now, the crazy ideas are like the green coming back to the trees, like a fuzzy green mist of things to make and do. The Springtime Slow Stitching Craft Kit is a crazy idea that started cooking a couple of months ago. Similar in a way to the "Safe at Home" craft kit I developed during the pandemic, the ... Read the Post...
Sewing With Knits: Choosing Fabric
Whatever you are sewing, it can be difficult choosing the right kind of fabric for your project. It's hard enough when you need for a lightweight cotton! There are so many colours and prints to choose from. With knit fabrics, not only are there lots of colours and prints, there are also different types, weights and levels of stretchiness. Obviously the kind of fabric you're going to choose will be dictated a little bit by what you're ... Read the Post...
Crocus Coloured Mug Cosy Tutorial
Carrying on with the theme of spring, I decided to remake a mug cosy that I designed back in 2015 in crocus colours. I love cabling, and getting different textures that look like weaving, and at the time, I only knew cabling and things as a knitting technique. I didn't realise that it was possible to achieve the same kind of thing with crochet. This time I decided to redo the mug cosy tutorial with 2 colours. The colour that is not being ... Read the Post...
Finding Inspiration in Spring Colours
We're now into March, and although it was snowing here yesterday, signs of spring are everywhere. The bulbs I planted in the autumn have sprouted, and in my garden there are crocuses, some early daffodils and grape hyacinths. While I've been out roaming the village, I've spotted snowdrops, buds on trees and blossom. I quite like winter, but when it gets to this stage, I'm ready for a change. I'm looking forward to more daylight and warmer ... Read the Post...
