Category Archives: Crafts
Ditch Plastic Bags
As part of the drive to ditch plastic bags, I have created free crochet patterns for a market bag, and a fruit ‘n’ veg bag. Continue reading
Posted in A little greener, Crafts, Crochet, Make it yourself
Tagged cotton bags, crochet fruit and veg bag, crochet market bag, crochet produce bag, ditch plastic bags, eco bag, free bag pattern, free crochet bag pattern, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fruit and veg bag, green shopping, linen bags, market bag, natural fibers, natural fibres, produce bag, shopping
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My First Hand-Spun Yarn
Having spun a small quantity of single green yarn, and another in purple, I then spun the two together to create a 2ply yarn. This is my first attempt and it’s not very even, but I’m so chuffed with it. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Spinning
Tagged drop spindle, hand-spun, handmade, spinning, wool, yarn
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Spinning with a Drop Spindle
A few years ago my husband bought me a drop spindle kit from George Weil. I am not known for my patience and I got frustrated with it fairly quickly and it went back in the box and was left. However, … Continue reading
Selling my Crochet at Frome – Love it!
Tomorrow is craft fair time again and I can’t wait! Once a month I attend the D&K Totally Craft and Makers Market at the Cheese and Grain, in Frome, where I catch up with my crafty friends, have a natter, … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, craft fair, crochet, events, handmade, local, market, selling
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Granny Squares – getting back to basics
I taught my self to crochet, as a child, using 1970’s craft books such as Golden Hands and Good Housekeeping. My only problem was that my natural tension is very tight. Eventually I decided to put that tight tension to … Continue reading
Tambour Embroidery – a new hobby
I was introduced to Tambour Embroidery (and Tambour Beading) by a friend of mine, who used this technique for the detail of her daughter’s wedding dress. I was struck by the beauty of the work, but thought I would find it … Continue reading
