The Big Textile Show 2015
In this review of my visit to The Big Textile Show, 2015, I show you some inspirational exhibits and some tempting goodies.
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October 6, 2015
Wonderful Wonderwool Wales
I visited Wonderwool Wales for the first time last weekend. Here are some of the woolly exhibitions and some of the beautiful yarns on sale.
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April 28, 2015
Garter stitch scarf – well-knitting project 2
Choose a beautiful variegated yarn for a garter stitch scarf. The repetitive stitches are calming and colour changes encourage you to keep knitting.
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April 17, 2015
Colours of Yorkshire
Enjoying a break in Yorkshire looking at coastal and mossy colours, as well as the colours of Yorkshire yarn.
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February 19, 2015
Nine independent shows in the UK where you can see textile crafts
See amazing art and textiles, meet makers, participate in workshops and buy materials at one of the many independent shows this year.
January 8, 2015
Inspiring quilts, glorious sunshine, and a picnic at Quilts UK 2014
Every year I go to Malvern to the Quilts UK show in May. In my review, I give you a flavour of this year's exhibitions.
May 30, 2014
Stash Fine Yarns in Chester
A review of Stash Fine Yarns in Chester - all the yarn and accessories for knitters and crocheters, as well as a knitting group.
May 1, 2014
The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Olympia, London 2014
My first visit to the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show; some of the yarn & fabric stands and the classes I taught.
March 14, 2014
Making my wool wash bag
Sewing for knitting I thought I'd take a break from the technical knitting posts and tell you about a sewing project that I finished last year, but have not had the time to write about. This time I decided to make the laundry bag from the Great British Sewing Bee…
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January 24, 2014
The Big Textile Show
There seems to be at least one yarn or textile festival every weekend at the moment. I've been suffering from real indecision about which ones to visit. Last weekend was one of my few free weekends until December, so it was fantastic to be able to visit a local event.…
October 3, 2013