Art, craft and yarn shops near Avignon
Let's visit some of the art shops, craft shops and yarn shops in Avignon, Arles and Nimes, Provence, France.
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September 22, 2015
The big craft shows
See amazing textile art, meet makers, participate in workshops and buy materials at one of the big craft shows this year.
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January 16, 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
Festival of Quilts 2014
A review of my first visit to the Festival of Quilts in 2014. See some fantastic quilts and my crafty purchases.
August 15, 2014
Replacing a worn-out upcycled peg bag with a homemade peg basket
How to upcycle pyjamas to make a peg bag and how to draft a pattern and make a new peg basket.
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July 11, 2014
My latest sewing project – a flowery sleeveless top with ruffles
My first project from a Japanese sewing book is a cotton flowery sleeveless top with ruffles around the neckline.
June 10, 2014
Japanese sewing books inspired my latest knitting project
My latest knitting project is a waterfall cardigan inspired by garments I would like to make from my Japanese sewing books.
June 10, 2014
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
Exhibitions at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show
Exhibitions of fashion textiles, quilting, and felting seen at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show 2014.
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March 19, 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