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Tumbons: The Word That Keeps Showing Up — And What It Actually Means
I first noticed the word tumbons the way you notice something that keeps appearing in different places until…
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Pyjamaspapper: The Cosy Concept I Didn’t Know I Needed
I came across the word pyjamaspapper on a Tuesday afternoon when I was supposed to be doing something…
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Why Nahttypen Matter in Creative Sewing?
The Magic of the Right Connection I still remember the first time I sat down at my grandmother’s…
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How Can You Turn Your Creative Practice Into Wearable Art? | From Fabric And Prints To Jewellery
Many makers, painters, sewists, and surface designers pour their imagination into sketchbooks, canvases, fabric, and prints. But they…
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Searching for Balance
I've been trying to find more balance in my life. Starting my own business this year was largely…
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Mother’s Day Gifts for Kids to Make
I’m taking a little break from the Marks on Fabric Series this week. I had hoped to get…
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Doing. Not dreaming of doing.
I was in Eckersleys Arts & Crafts store last week. Not really news, I know. It is one…
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20 Uses for a Tea Towel
I set myself a challenge - list 20 uses for a tea towel. It turned out not to…
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Losing the fear of being wrong
In so many things in life, I think that “losing the fear of being wrong”, might be the…
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Recovering from Creative Mistakes
Recovering from creative mistakes is an important skill. Not developing strategies to cope with mistakes can lead to…