This butterfly postcard was the colour and shading This butterfly postcard was the colour and shading I’d been aiming for with the glaze on this jug I made at wonderful @thefarnhampottery 
I’m glossing over the somewhat ‘solid’ base of this - over an inch!! My previous attempts had all ended up in the bucket because I’d been far too cavalier trying to bring up clay from the bottom. So this one was overly cautious. But at least it didn’t topple like the others.
Learning to throw at the wheel was so challenging and physically demanding but also such a mental reset. Thanks to our teacher Serenity who more than lived up to her name - particularly when dealing with my many cries for help 🤣 
Now I want to learn more…. Why did the wax resist on the jug on image 2 go so brown? Why do I always end up making cylinders or jugs even when I set out to make a wide dish? And why didn’t I use some more colourful glazes? I want to try it all again.
That’s the thing about pottery - it draws you in and makes you want to do more.
Thanks to @searchpress for sharing this exquisite Thanks to @searchpress for sharing this exquisite new book with us - and for the three signed copies to be won. The book is Modern Crewel Embroidery for Beginners by @tatiana_popova_owl_crafts and includes 8 stunning floral projects with all the templates and stitch guides you need to make them. I’ve shared a peek inside over on the blog (link in bio) it couldn’t be easier to enter for a chance to win one of the signed copies so why not have a go? Hope you enjoy X
I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little knit I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little knitted kitten wearing a frog suit today, but sometimes life just goes like that… In case you’re looking for a cute knitting project now that there’s a definite chill in the air, what’s holding you back from making this latest heart-warming offering by Claire Garland? @dotpebbles_knits The link to my blog post is in the bio - it has all the info you need to get the pattern today! Hope you enjoy X
Photo: Claire Garland
If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and l If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and looking for creative ideas, you might like to try your hand at embroidering with them on tulle… it’s a beautiful craft technique I learned from the very lovely @olgaprinku 
Click the link in my bio to get the super simple beginner’s tutorial Olga shared with us - along with lots of inspiring images of her work and all the links you need to connect with her and find out more. Enjoy! X
Photo: Olga Prinku
If, like me, you’re never happier than when you’re If, like me, you’re never happier than when you’re messing about in overalls or workwear, I’m thinking you might also enjoy an apron dress. I’ve shared how I made this one using roll end fabric and a great pattern by @dolly_clothing 
It wasn’t all plain sailing… 🤣 there were ruched seams to unpick, a rushed mistake or two, but I came to realise that sewing is not a dark art I’ll never be able to get to grips with. If I can make something wearable like this ANYONE can! I’ve shared a few of my favourite pattern ideas too 💕🧵
The link is in my bio
How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Cla How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Claire Garland @dotpebbles_knits? We have 10 to be won and entering couldn’t be easier so why don’t you give it a go? (link in my bio).
Eeyore is my favourite from Claire’s Winnie the Pooh collection because he’s ever so slightly saggy around the edges and in need of love… If you’re looking for your next knitting or craft project he is easy to make and sure to be loved by whoever you decide to make him for. Good luck and happy knitting! X
My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a s My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a shed for all seasons… My absolute favourite dahlias came from a packet of seeds sent by Erin of @floretflower along with a review copy of her beautiful book. I didn’t know what I had when I sowed and later planted them. I’ve been hooked on dahlias ever since. My favourite is tall and coral and it flowers and flowers like there’s no tomorrow.
Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her l Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her lovable and very cuddly Vintage Rabbit knitting pattern for free with my readers. Click the link in my bio to get your free pattern and to discover more of Iryna’s heart-melting creations on @etsyuk
If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to do If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to do with them, I have the perfect creative project idea for you! The very lovely bex @botanical_tales shared her step by step tutorial to make this super simple, ethereally beautiful, dried wild flower wall hanging and it feels seasonally perfect for right now... 
I’ve shared all the info you need over on my blog to get this tutorial and to discover more about Bex and her work - link in my bio.
Photos: @laurajayneedwards
If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need of If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need of inspiration, Jane Lindsey has created something truly special at @snapdragon.life offering a supportive creative membership community, a collection of stunningly beautiful online courses and an online shop selling hand-dyed threads and creative provisions. I’ve written a blog post sharing a few of my favourites (link in my bio). Hope you enjoy! X
Photo: @snapdragon.life
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· August 14, 2023

Emma Friedlander-Collins | London Crochet Courses

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  • Upcycling with Crochet online course with Emma Friedlander-Collins – save 10% on this online course with Domestika with our unique discount code; FROMBRITAINWITHLOVE10

    Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners online course on Domestika

    Transform your wardrobe using basic crochet techniques

    upcycling with crochet online course with emma freidlander on domestika. learn all the techniques you need to transform your existing wardrobe with crochet as well as how to craft a pair of slippers from an old pair of flip flops. save 10% on the usual price of the course with our unique discount code - click through to get all the info you need

    Reinvent the world around you with colorful patterns, and give new life to unused clothes through upcycling. Using simple crochet techniques, this course will give you the necessary knowledge to upgrade your unused garments into unique pieces of clothing. Upcycling champion Emma Friedlander Collins, better known as Steel and Stitch, shares her passion and talent for enhancing unwanted apparel into special favorites.

    In this course, you will learn how to transform a pair of flip flops into cozy, contemporary slippers to jumpstart your upcycling adventure. We’ll explore the multitude of possibilities that upcycling with crochet can bring to your wardrobe.

    What will you learn in this online course?

    20 lessons & 23 downloads.

    What is this course’s project?

    upcycling with crochet online course with emma freidlander on domestika. learn all the techniques you need to transform your existing wardrobe with crochet as well as how to craft a pair of slippers from an old pair of flip flops. save 10% on the usual price of the course with our unique discount code - click through to get all the info you need

    The final project will be to create a pair of contemporary slippers from a pair of flip flops using crochet.

    About Emma Friedlander-Collins

    Emma Friedlander-Collins is an upcycling and remaking champion, finding positive ways to use her craft powers for good and sharing them.

    She started designing and selling crochet patterns in 2011. With her unique approach and unusual designs, she has established herself as an innovative designer and online success.

    Her books ‘Crochet Dress-Up’, ‘Big Hook Crochet’ and ’35 Crochet Bags’ can be found online and in all good book stores. Although she still sells individual patterns at the place where it all began – her little corner of Etsy.

    She is passionate about sustainability and continually works to discover ways to use craft and making to create communities and inspire others. She also wrangles this into her other work as a content creator for LoveCrafts presenting their sewing channel on Youtube, and lecturer in Visual Promotion where she teaches students the fine art of creating visual stories as part of a BA in Fashion Communication.

    Emma has been featured in ‘Mollie Makes’, ‘Simply Crochet, ‘Inside Crochet’, ‘Love Crochet’ and ‘Crochet Now’ magazines, and has contributed to a number of other online and paper publications. She has also collaborated with the lovely people at HobbyCraft, Hoooked Zpagetti, DMC, Crochyay Boxes and other scrummy yarn companies, and has had her yarn photography featured in a variety of publications from The Guardian to LoveCrochet.

    Save 10% on online courses on Domestika with our unique discount code FROMBRITAINWITHLOVE10

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    upcycling with crochet to transform your wardrobe with Emma Friedlander-Collins using basic crochet techniques in creative and stylish ways. you'll also work on a project to make a pair of cute slippers with crochet from an old pair of flip flops. click through to find out more and to save 10% on this online course on Domestika

    🌿 Craft: Sustainable Wardrobe Upcycling, Contemporary Crochet Patterns, Flip-Flop Slipper Making, Eco-Craft Books & Creative Design Tutorials
    🌿 Location: Innovative Sustainable Textile Studio offering Digital Learning Resources based in London, UK

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