The Bolivian women who knit parts for hearts
Traditional craft skills are helping to save the lives of children born with heart defects in Bolivia. The indigenous Aymara women have centuries of experience […]
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“Best wishes” greeting card tag of the day
Today’s greeting card tag from me(Anino) is to say “Best wishes” in your good endeavour.
Midnight green or Eagle green ,Light Crimson ,Half baked,Light Crimson, Mulled wine , Vida Loca, Colour palette of the day
Incredible colour palette of the day. Our colour palette of the day consist of #1C474C = Midnight green or Eagle green ,#51B9C0 = Fountain Blue, #92C6C9 = […]
Knit one, purl two: Study will examine if knitting a key to arthritis pain relief
The Pace Setters, a Billings Bridge seniors walking and social group, have knit blankets for kids at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario for more than 23 years, […]
QI: how knitting was used as code in WW2? A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI knits one, purls one
Real knitting The word knitting comes from the Old English cnyttan, meaning “to knot”. What we now call knitting – making a textile by looping […]
“Accept my Sympathy” greeting card tag of the day
Today’s greeting card from me (Anino), is it to everyone who had lost a loved one in this month of June 2016. Please Accept my heartfelt […]
Tutorial: Painted 3dimensional flower and hand-written sentiment on fondant covered cake using Plaidcrafts’ camellia stencil
Our project of the day is a painted three dimensional (3D) flower and handwritten sentiment made out of fondant using the Plaidcrafts or Plaid Enterprise® […]
10 designs curated by Mike Newman from StoryPatches design challenge with Spoonflower
Mike: “We recently created our StoryPatches logo that features elephants, so I am partial to these elephant designs.” Mike has curated 10 designs from the […]
Fabulous vintage Simplicity 1197 sewing patterns to enjoy the 1960s’ feel
Lovely vintage sewing pattern that is suitable a cocktail, shift dress and much more. Dress made from this sewing pattern will make you look stylish […]
Encouragement quote: “You can only accomplish the things that you are brave enough to attempt” Ranal Currie tweeted
Ranal Currie posted this picture of people skiing on his twitter page and captioned it “You can only accomplish the things that you are brave enough […]
Nature photography: Magnificent scenery of Cinque Terre Italy by Aroundq posted by Felgra_photography
Felgra_Photography posted this picture of an Admirable scenery of the “Cinque Terre” in Italy on Instagram. It was captioned it, ” A love from Cinque terre”. Cinque terre […]
Cookbook writer James McIntosh: ‘A bout of depression left me bedridden, but knitting stitched me back together’
This is the man who knitted his way out of terrible depression and is now determined to show the world the health benefits of this […]
International Hat Designer Exhibition at the London hat week millinery exhibition
New for this year’s London hat week, a second independent exhibition of hats will be held at the prestigious Polish Hearth Club on Exhibition Road in Kensington. […]
Featured fabric: Summer Nights by Olivia Henry
Lovely watercoloured floral in radiant and appealling colours depict this design. This design has been mock-up using the Laurel dress by Colette patterns on Sproutpatterns. […]
Inspiring decorated cake with floral and butterflies posted by Bettybakery
Amazing floral cake posted by Bettybakery on its Instagram page. The wings of the butterflies looks as if they are fluttering. The lovely fondant in […]
Tickle Me Pink, Blue NCS, Myrtle ,Blue-green,Light salmon,Palatinate purple ,Colour palette of the day
Impressive colour palette of the day. Our colour palette of the day consist of #FF80B2 = Tickle Me Pink, #008AC4 = Blue (NCS), #364D22 = Myrtle ,#0BA4BE = Blue-green, #FFB380 =Light salmon ,#590A5E […]
Nature Photography: Enchanting view of a Fuji garden in Japan
Deborah Lord Yvonne, posted this beautiful picture of a Fuji garden in Japan. *It is a lovely view. The flowers are beautiful in pleasant colours. […]
“On your Anniversary” greeting card tag of the day
Today’s greeting card tag from me (Anino) is for everyone who is celebrating an anniversary( Job, business, wedding, and much more). Have a loving and […]
Deep carmine ,Viking, Vis Vis,Light Salmon Pink, Granny Smith Apple ,Amethyst, Colour palette of the day
Incredible colour palette of the day. Our colour palette of the day consist of #B21439 =Deep carmine ,#60C4D4 = Viking, #FFEEAA = Vis Vis, #FFAAAA = Light Salmon […]
What’s On – London Hat Week Millinery Exhibitions
Following last year’s successful 21st Century Hat Exhibition which attracted 36 milliners from 14 countries and over 400 visitors, London Hat Week is once again […]
The great British sewing bee is on BBC2 tonight at 9pm GMT(DST) with the 1960’s theme
This week, the sewing room is transported back to the 1960s as the six remaining sewers revive vintage garments, take on time-honoured techniques and wrestle […]
“Congratulations” greeting card tag of the day
Today’s greeting tag from me (Anino) is to say Congratulations to everyone who achieved a goal, set a goal and much more in this month […]
Featured fabric: Leaves rainbow by Freebird
Leaves rainbow by Freebird is our featured fabric. This design has been Mock-up using the Laurel dress by Colette on Sproutpatterns. Please, visit Freebird’s shop on Spoonflower […]
Talented 17-year old from New Zealand knits elaborate gowns from plastic bags
Teenage designer knits together PLASTIC bags to create elaborate ball gowns Havilah Koledoye, 17, of New Zealand makes gowns out of plastic bags The design […]
Practical Publishing, the UK’s leading specialist craft magazine publisher, is looking for enthusiastic and creative crafters to join their team
Practical Publishing, the UK’s leading specialist craft magazine publisher, is looking for enthusiastic and creative crafters to join their team. As the home of some […]
Billingham entrepreneur(Sara Davies of Crafter’s Companion) tells of pride after being appointed an MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
An entrepreneur has told of her pride after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours […]
Encouragement quote: “Nothing tests faith like waiting” Ranal Currie tweeted
Ranal Currie tweeted this picture with an encouraging quote caption, “Nothing tests faith like waiting”. See a screenshot of the post below.
Nature photography: Amazing picture of the Goldengate bridge with colourful clouds and fog by NIck Steinberg(Nicholassteinbergphotography)
Nick Steinberg(Nicholassteinbergphotography) posted this captivating picture of the Goldengate bridge at Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. […]
Deep carmine ,Mauve ,Candle light ,Pale chestnut ,Lemon chiffon ,Myrtle, Colour palette of the day
Impressive colour palette of the day. Our colour palette of the day consist of #B21439 =Deep carmine ,#D7ACF6 = Mauve,#F8D608 = Candle light, #E4A6A7 = Pale chestnut ,#FFFFC8 = Lemon chiffon […]
New baby greeting card tag of the day
Today’s greeting card tag from me(Anino) is to everyone who gave birth to a baby in this month of June, 2016. Congratulations and welcome new […]