I have a bit of a thing for fair isle knitting patterns in general and fair isle cardigans in particular. Not the boxy, big-shouldered numbers I can remember layering over Lady Diana-style high collared…
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First off, I do realise that Erin Benzakein is not a UK grower. She and her team run Floret Flower Farm across the Atlantic in beautiful Skagit Valley, Washington state. And I also acknowledge…
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I love how fibre artist Emma Herian gives such personality and life to her needle felt creations. Based in Brighton, Emma is a teacher as well as a maker and has recently published a…
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Flower photography tips and ideas by Eva Nemeth So, one of my resolutions for next year is to learn how to improve my flower photography – actually my photography in general. I’ve been mulling…
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If, like me, you’re looking for sustainable and special handmade Christmas gift ideas for women, I have some great ideas for you. I’ve spent a very happy few hours looking through the ethical British…
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How to Make Beeswax Candles – easy DIY tutorial I love to browse the ethical and handmade loveliness for sale in wonderful online shop Foundland. Having earned their crusts in high end retail (founders…
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Needle Felting Robin tutorial – How to make a needle felted robin Christmas decoration Is there anything nicer or more festive than a cheeky robin red breast? I have one (called Reg) that eye…
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How to make felted acorn decorations I love the handmade gifts and natural decorations that Anika Dehne creates for her online shop Kreemo so I was very happy when she offered to share this…
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How to knit a Christmas stocking – a little guide to making the perfect wool Christmas stocking. I’ve found THE PERFECT knitting patterns for making Christmas stockings you’ll want to keep forever. They are…
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How to make wool baubles with stripes – DIY tutorial. You may already be familiar with Olga Prinku’s beautiful dried flower embroidery hoop art. She’s known for her simple, exquisitely delicate designs (read our…
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DISCOVERDiscover the new Autumn collection of handcrafted homeware made in the UK from These Two Hands
Discover the new Autumn collection of handcrafted homeware made in the UK from These Two Hands I first spoke to Naomi Evans two years ago, around the time she launched These Two Hands. I…
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How to start a cutting garden – expert tips and ideas How to start a cutting garden – my own story It was a blissful April day spent with Tammy Hall at her Wild…