35 creative Fabric Projects to Focus the Mind and soothe the soul by Clare Youngs Published by Cico Books £12.99 With Mindfulness being so much of the current zeitgeist and crafting snapping, close behind, on its heels, this book is both brilliantly timed in its publication date and at the same time utterly engaging. Squeezy… Continue reading The Mindful Maker
This is such an inexpensive, quick and easy project to make. It would make a great Christmas present too. All you need is a wooden pallet, sandpaper, 4 castors, screw driver, paint brush, white primer/undercoat, top colour in emulsion or satinwood. Step 1 Sand off any rough bits from the pallet. Step 2 Paint onto… Continue reading Need somewhere to stack the Christmas presents? Make a coffee table from a wooden pallet.
Currently on Show at the Gallery Downstairs at The Department Store 248 Ferndale Rd London SW9 8FR 2nd -14th November 2019 Opening hours 10.00-17.00 Nearest Underground: Brixton I happened to be walking in Brixton last Sunday when I came across a sign advertising an exhibition of portraits. What a piece of serendipity, these are colourful… Continue reading Queer Portraits by Sarah Jane Moon
25 Projects to make from short lengths of fabric By Susie Johns Photographer Neal Grundy This is one in a series of fat quarter books. Fat quarters are handy pre-cut pieces of fabric 18 x 22ins (46 x 56cm) They are often used for quilted projects. Susie has previously written many different craft books including… Continue reading FAT QUARTER VINTAGE
20 Cute Projects to Felt From Wool By Emma Herian Published by GMC Publications RRP £14.99 Want to learn a new craft this autumn then this is the book for you. I have long been an admirer of Emma’s work and have followed her on instagram for a while. She is a craftswoman of great… Continue reading Needle Felting
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