Tilda doll pattern – free download As soon as I came across these Tilda doll pattern free downloads I couldn’t wait to share them with you. I just love the Scandi aesthetics of the…
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Nuthatch bird knitting pattern by Claire Garland These lockdown days we’ve all been living through has made me so much more aware of the birds living near me. I think it’s something to do…
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Little Blue Bunny knitting pattern for beginners I know just how many of you share my love of Claire Garland’s Dot Pebbles Knits knitting patterns. So, when I saw this new, totally adorable little…
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5 beautiful lockdown craft ideas If you’re in need of some creative lockdown craft ideas to help pass the time, we have just the thing. I’ve selected 5 of my favourite makes from the…
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How to knit a koala – 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 menagerie…
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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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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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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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Discover free knitting patterns for Autumn you’ll love to make. It’s that time of year, suddenly isn’t it? I’ve finally stopped clinging onto to the last bittersweet moments of Summer and I’m embracing the…
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How to knit a cat and kitten – knitting pattern and expert tips I have been totally blown away by the amount of love for the How to knit a bunny rabbit post we…
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Make an ombre scarf – free pattern by Jules Hogan I first met Jules at a London pop-up shop in Chelsea and was instantly smitten with her knitwear collection because of her exquisite use…
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How to knit a lamb – free pattern and step by step tutorial You loved the Easter Bunny pattern we shared so much that we decided to share this lovely lamb free knitting pattern…
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How to make a spring flower wreath step by step tutorial with Bex Partidge of inspirational Botanical Tales I loved the spring wreath that Bex made last year so I asked if she might…
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How to knit a bunny rabbit baby – 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…
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How to make embroidery hoop art with dried flowers – Olga Prinku (listed in the From Britain with Love directory here). I can’t quite remember what first brought me to Olga on Instagram, but…
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How to make a cross back apron dress with Dolly sewing workshops. I have to be honest. Sewing and sewing machines have been a persistent source of rage for me over the years. I…
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I have a sneaking suspicion that Living Coral being announced as Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2019 is a bit of a reaction to the omnipresent greys that we’ve surrounded ourselves with in…
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Like to know how to stencil furniture with Annie Sloan chalk paint and create unique designs? It’s simpler to do than you might think. How gorgeous is this old wooden table that’s been given…
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Join me as I learn how to make a hand tied flower bouquet using rustic spring flowers and seasonal foliage with Pod & Pip. For me, one of life’s great simple pleasures is arranging seasonal…
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February and March are when I fill my home with spring flowers and bulbs as a taste of the new season just around the corner. For me, simple spring flower arrangement ideas need to…