Where Does Creativity Come From? There's an idea that creativity comes out of nowhere. Or maybe not nowhere, but certainly from somewhere outside of everything else. It's the idea that, to be truly creative, you have to have lots of ideas that just or drop from heavens into your brain like manna in wilderness. Sometimes that happens. But most of the time, it's not like that at all. People are often amazed when I tell them that ... Read the Post...
How to Make Fabric Flowers With a Clover Flower Maker
This post contains affiliate links. Sometimes the best kind of project is a little thing you can work on for a few minutes, then put down again and come back to later. It can feel like a treat to have a little tray with some bits and pieces in that you can work on. Kanzashi flowers are perfect for this kind of thing, especially if you are not really into knitting or crochet. They are little fabric flowers that Japanese ladies traditionally ... Read the Post...
8 Mothers’ Day Gift Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
This is a guest post written by Debbie, and there's lots of good ideas in it if you want to make something for your mum for Mothers' Day! With Mothering Sunday just around the corner on 27th March, now is the time to start looking for the best way to show your Mum that you love and appreciate her. Remember, your gifts don't need to be expensive as thoughtful presents are likely to be much more treasured! From delicious artisanal bakes to ... Read the Post...
Making Friends With Your Sewing Machine: Using the Buttonhole Foot
We've covered using a zip foot (the post is here if you missed it!), so in this post, I'm going to talk about using a buttonhole foot. Like zips, it's very difficult to avoid ever needing to sew a buttonhole! Whether it's sewing a shirt or a dress, a bag or wallet with button fastening or a cushion with buttons at the back, sooner or later you're going to need to know how to make a buttonhole. Thankfully, the buttonhole foot makes the ... Read the Post...
