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It’s apparent that lockdown has inspired a revolution in art and crafts, but isolation has and continues to take its toll on the nation’s mental health. Often our thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming and are largely outside of our...

Following the success of her best-selling book, The Overlocker Technique Manual, textile artist and teacher, Julia Hincks is back with her new title, The Coverstitch Technique Manual. Aimed sewers of all abilities, this book is the perfect guide to help...

We caught up with Linda Seward to chat about her top quilting tips, as well as to discuss the revised and expanded release of her classic quilting book, The Complete Book of Patchwork and Appliqué, considered by many to be the 'quilter's bible'!Hi...

It’s never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfills each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US is one of the highest in the world. In addition we produce hundreds...

Debbie Shore, best-selling author and host of the Half Yard Sewing Club is back with a brand new book, Sew Eco-Friendly, this time with 25 reusable projects to sew, helping us all to reduce waste and live more sustainably! We caught up with Debbie to...

Mending is magical. Really. I’ve been mending for over three decades, and I’m still convinced there’s an element of magic involved. Every time I mend something, even I am surprised by the final result. And every time I mend in public...

Size: 13 x 13in (33 x 33cm), flat These traditional Japanese bags are cleverly made from a rectangle of fabric. Use contrasting thread colours for the stitching, including the big stitch to keep the lining in place.These bags are a great way to use...

During the Covid-19 lockdown I have spent a lot of time in my studio developing a sketchbook based on flowers. I particularly love daisies: I have lovely memories of making daisy chains with my late mum as a child and singing ‘Daisy, Daisy, give...

Jenni Smith's new book Quilting with Liberty Fabrics is the first quilting book to be officially endorsed by Liberty. Jenni had been granted rare access to the Liberty design studio and historic archives, and celebrates the iconic designs that have...

Bobbi Heath is a couture milliner, teacher and the owner of Chic Chapeau, a bespoke millinery business which also offers one-to-one tuition, and group workshops. In her new book, Making Felt Hats, Bobbi shows you how to make felt hats in six...