Would you like to participate in our first “Make Along”?
As you probably know, we are not doing any courses at the moment as we are moving to bigger & better premises .. it is all very exciting (and also busy at this end!) but moving is taking a bit longer than expected and this is becoming very booooring. The list of people asking for the new courses is growing…
Sewing class: we made a little girl’s dress
Back in July (it seems like ages now!) we had a great course to learn how to make children’s wear. It was a success, even in such hot weather! the studio has a glass roof and the sun comes through quite strongly – even in this country! Thanks to all of them for their patience during the course. …
Inspired by .. Summer treasures
Every time I go to my mum’s summer house I find myself looking for little treasures. I have spent many summers there and I remember making lots of sewing, adding beads, sequins or embroidery. I also learnt how to crochet – the one that uses a very small hook! There are lots of handmade things around…
Cushions….
I love making cushions. They are easy, quick (when you have two little monsters running around the house TIME is everything!) and very very rewarding. You can use them to lighten up anywhere in your home, they will suddenly transform a dull area into something colourfull, or you can also change to the new season…
A very proud teacher.
A few days ago I received some photos of one of the Christmas projects made during a workshop. She first came to make recycled Christmas decorations. She had no sewing experience but at the end she managed to complete a wreath with recycled jumpers and (I hope!) she had a great time at the workshop. Then she came back two weeks…
The Curiosity Project – What a great surprise!
At the end of last year I found a post talking about The Curiosity Project. I completely fell in love with the idea and I subscribed to it. You get assigned an anonymous friend (you also get a little hint of what he/she likes) and then you send a box with some “things”. In return, you…
Thank you!
I wanted to thank everyone that came to the Christmas workshops in December, not only for supporting the Club but also for making such beautiful projects .. I am delighted that some of you even continued making more and more stuff at home!! Please send us some more pictures! Advent Calendars Stockings Decorations Wreaths Christmas gifts
HOW TO UPCYCLE A LAMPSHADE
Hello, this is my first tutorial on my blog (woooo hoooo!!) so I hope you like it! This one is about how to upcycle a lampshade from a horrific yellowy plastic thing to a beautiful piece to be proud of!! I have this lampshade now next to one of my favourite paintings at home and it…
All things handmade
I love handmade details, crafts, my mum’s linen & towels, sewing kits, ribbons, buttons, boxes within boxes, old and new fabrics and overall, I like making things. I remember my childhood helping my aunties to make embroidery for wedding dresses, the lace, the delicate beads .. I admire my mum, so talented! she can paint ceramics & fabrics, she always knows how…
THE BEGINNING … AND THE WHY
I have decided to start my blog about my love for crafts and therefore my new business, something I never thought I would do … I worked in very demanding jobs in IT for a decade in a previous life but always loved doing arty and creative things. I grew up in an environment where things were handmade,…
