How to grow sweet peas with Rosebie of The Real Flower company Like to grow perfect sweet peas this summer? I have expert tips on how to do just that from queen of the…
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Sustainable Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is always bitter sweet for me these days. Sweet because I love celebrating and spending time with my own children. But the day is always tinged with sadness…
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How to knit a koala bear – free pattern and step by step tutorial. I fell in love instantly when I first came across Claire Garland’s Dot Pebbles knitting patterns. She has created a…
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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…