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Welcome to our blog where we share ideas, inspiration, news, ‘how to guides’ & other useful or fun information we think you might like! We love to hear from our wonderful customers so if there’s anything you would particularly like us to write about, please get in touch
Recent Articles
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The History of Organza - from the Silk Road to your wardrobe
What Is Organza? Organza is a lightweight, sheer, plain weave fabric, originally made from silk. Today, many contemporary organzas are...Read more >
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Our Best Easter Craft Ideas For Adults And Children!
Easter is a great time of year to get creative and there is a vast array of craft ideas and...Read more >
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A Beginner's Guide to Interfacing
Whether you are a sewing enthusiast already or completely new to sewing, it is always exciting to start a new...Read more >
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How to Make a Patchwork Cushion
How to Make a Simple Patchwork Cushion for new sewers... If you are new to patchwork and are looking for a nice and easy project to start you off, below I will talk you through the basics of making your first patchwork cushion, using 10x10cm squares and a co-ordinating fabric for the back. Look for this in our fabric by the...Read more >
What's HOT in the patchwork world?
Finding Inspiration.... Patchwork projects Last year I visited the Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham. I wandered the vast number of aisles inspired by the huge array of products, talent and enthusiasm on show. It certainly gave me a...Read more >
The newest wedding trends & ideas for DIY projects
Wedding Trends; colours & schemes I'm sure you already have a picture in your head as to how your wedding day will be. You must have imagined over and over what the dress will be like, what your bridesmaids will...Read more >