It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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Charlotte Meek founder of The Stitch Society

Meet Charlotte Meek founder of The Stitch Society Yorkshire.

I do love a beautifully made apron. Particularly one with crossover straps at the back. I like the way they look, but it’s more than that for me. I have a much-loved old linen apron that I usually wear when I’m being creative – whether that’s attending a workshop for the blog or pottering in the garden and kitchen at home. So my apron is something I associate with feeling happy.

I was really excited to discover The Stitch Society aprons because they are very special. Handmade in Yorkshire, perfectly designed and available in a range of beautiful fabrics, these aprons are so well put together that they actually come with a 10 year guarantee. I wanted to know more about founder, Charlotte Meek, and the story behind her business.

I’ve loved discovering Charlotte’s passion for: Bronte landscapes, sipping coffee in the company of Hockney prints and her trusty sewing machine. I now have a yearning to walk the Yorkshire moors in wild and windy weather and am tempted to treat myself to an Erin apron in denim… 

charlotte meek of the stitch society in her studio

Please tell us a little bit about The Stitch Society

The Stitch Society is an emerging British brand, designing and manufacturing premium, luxury work aprons for artisans around the globe.

Launched two years ago, we began by creating a unique apron design featuring a large pleated pocket.

Our mission is to make the most comfortable, hardest wearing apron in gorgeous fabrics, with stunning details so that you look fantastic whilst doing what you do best – being  fabulously creative.

Each Stitch Society apron is thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind – with broad shoulder straps and a huge front pocket for all your bits and bobs. Handmade at The Stitch Society HQ in Yorkshire, we are so proud of the quality of our aprons that we offer a 10 year guarantee covering all our workmanship and any small fabric repairs, all carried out free of charge.

At The Stitch Society we are also lovers of great packaging and the “oooo” factor when you receive something beautifully packaged. Each of our aprons comes in its own matching fabric bag, wrapped up in old paper patterns and packed with the same love and attention to detail that we give to everything we do.

All of our garments are made in the UK from the highest quality, most luxurious and durable UK sourced fabrics.

susie pinafore apron by the stitch societythe stitch society aprons

From its studio based at the World Heritage Site of Salts Mill in Yorkshire – once the world’s largest industrial mill and the beating heart of the British textile industry – The Stitch Society has successfully woven our rich heritage with modern ecommerce to produce a collection of designer aprons and accessories that are anything but ‘run of the mill’.

Each apron is given a traditional name, a nod to the provenance of the Society’s vast collection of quality British fabric; our bestsellers include ‘Susie’ (shown above) and ‘Erin’ (below).

erin pinafore apron handmade by the stitch society

Appealing to a growing number of discerning consumers, crafters and artisans our aprons retail from £49 – £85 reflecting their hand-made quality and durability.

The Stitch Society has recently turned our most popular apron designs into paper patterns for fellow designers and dress makers who share in the simple enjoyment of sewing and dress making retailing at £15.

pinafore apron pattern by the stitch society

At The Stitch Society we believe that successful businesses reap what they sew and we are committed to addressing the skill shortage currently facing the burgeoning British textile industry.  The Stitch Society partnered with Leeds College to launch The Textile Academy, in a bid to close the disparity between industry and education. It has helped develop a teaching program reflecting the real skill-set needed in today’s market place.

half barista waist apron by the stitch society

I have a background in marketing, textiles and design and I have successfully turned my passion for piles of remnants into the fabric of my working life.  The Stitch Society launched whilst I was recovering from Cancer 4 years ago, and chose to follow a path I knew would make me happiest – designing  and creating.

What’s your favourite way to start the day and when do you start work?

Love to start the day with a quick 15 minute yoga session, followed by a huge vat of Earl Grey tea and Radio 4. I normally start work at 10am.

the stitch society office

What’s your morning routine?

Morning routine is emails, check my diary and work through my to do list. We work in Salts Mill, which is the most beautiful building. Our office is small and we are surrounded by other small businesses so it’s a very inspiring place to work.

Describe your typical working day

The best bits of my day are when collaborators come in, creating new designs, mulling over ideas and developing prototypes, knowing our customers will love the new products. The worst is tidying up the mess I make when I’m designing.

What keeps you going through the day?

Tea, tea and more tea…

Top tips for enabling creativity?

There’s no set way to be creative, but just have faith in what you are doing. You will make mistakes, but learn from them. Take the best bits and plough on. I have notebooks everywhere that I jot ideas in and then gather in when I need inspiration.

What are your simple pleasures?

I love walking our dog. It gets me out the house, into nature and allows my mind to wander whever it wants to.

What is your approach to achieving your goals?

We have very clear targets for 1, 3, 5 and 10 years. Every year our main goals for that year go up on the wall in the office and we work towards them. Everything we do has an end goal in mind.

hawksbys gallery and shop haworth

What do you like best about the area in which you live?

I love the fact that I can walk out my door onto the moors and pretend to be a Bronte sister, but can be in Leeds or Manchester in half an hour. Best of both worlds!

hawksbys gallery and shop haworthhawksbys shop haworth north yorkshire

Share a real hidden gem with us

Hawksby’s Gallery in Haworth is the best place to go for unusual gifts and is run by the loveliest couple, Claire and Barry.

david hockney salts milldiner salts mill

Best place to watch the world go by?

If I need a break from work, I quite often go and have a coffee in the Diner in Salts Mill. It’s a huge open plan space, with David Hockney prints all around. There is a constant flow of people going through to the other galleries and shops in the mill so it’s a great place to people watch.

Favourite way to spend an evening?

Relaxed dinner with good friends.

me and em

Favourite shop?

Me and Em for their fabulous relaxed classics.

charlotte meek the stitch society sewing machine

Most treasured possession?

My sewing machine – she’s given me hours of pleasure over the years and I wouldn’t be without her.

haworth yorkshire moors in the snow

Favourite walk?

“Up ‘Stones” – a walk which looks out over Haworth Moor. It’s one I have been doing for years with my children, our dog, friends, it has bilberries in the summer and blackberries in the autumn … perfect.

What are you passionate about?

Right now, the lack of skills in the textile industry in the UK. There’s been no investment in skills and training and with a lot of production reshoring, there is a need for good training and reskilling workers.

butterfly rooms saltaire

Best local find for lovers of design?

See Hawksbys above and Saltaire has a number of great shops such as RAD Studio and The Butterfly Rooms.

Best place for rummaging vintage finds?

There’s an amazing cavern of delight opposite Keighley Business Centre where everything is covered in dust but you can find some beautiful things with a little patience.

What inspires you?

Our ethos starts with integrity and inspiration comes from quality, enthusiasm and honesty.

Super Contemporary interviews: Wendy Dagworthy from Dezeen on Vimeo.

Favourite British design icon?

Wendy Dagworthy.

What are you most proud of?

Winning an award last year for Small Business of the Year.

charlotte meek the stitch society

How important is sourcing British/local to you?

Massively important. Firstly on an environmental level, secondly economic and supporting local businesses, thirdly quality of product.Lastly because I am a complete control freak about the quality of our products. We build relationships with the people we work with and that’s much easier if they are just down the road.

Best piece of advice?

Just do it – it will never be the right time. You will never have everything in place, and it will never be perfect. So just have a go and see what happens.

Also be kind and generous with your time. It will pay huge dividends in the future as people remember someone who gave them time more than anything else.

What are you listening to/reading/watching right now?

Listening to my childrens Spotify  playlists and trying to stay current.

Reading Sue Perkins autobiography that my sister gave me for Christmas.

Binge watching Madam President with Tea Lioni – whilst knitting a new hot water bottle cover.

Secret to being happy?

Being true to yourself and try to find a job that you love to do. More content than happy as happy is fleeting, contentment underpins everything.

Your goals for the future?

To keep building our business, to maintain our integrity. To share our passion for the UK textile industry. Also to see my children grow into their lives and hopefully reach contentmen. Then to retire somewhere very warm where I can knit, sew and make to my heart’ content.

 

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  1. Ann Cunvin says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    I am trying to find as many British goods to buy as been let down by the quality of cheap imported products.

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  2. Laura Dunkley says

    February 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Know what you mean – I’d much rather have a few really good quality pieces that last for ages

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
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If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
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I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
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It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
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My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
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Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
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This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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