Since we all started living more at home we have started to learn crafts and really take to making do and mending.  I have learned my way around a basic sewing machine and recently decided to improve the look of two pairs of summer slacks.  They had been taken up in length rather clumsily butRead More

There’s never enough time in my life to keep all the hobbies going.  It’s all fun to try my hand at.  Since dicovering some seriously freaky fabric used on projects by our teenage kids, some years ago, I decided to repurpose the craft room and all that I surveyed in it.     These fabrics were commonderedRead More

Ahh the absolute unadulterated joy to be had from a really good, uninterrupted afternoon of sewing or knitting.  As a family we all have hobbies and have done from childhood.  Parents who have a sideline to pop out to attend to after dinner in the evening will often find their youngsters getting inquisitive and takingRead More

There has been a tremendous uptake in all aspects of crafting with hobby sewing and knitting really taking off again.   Younger folk are now beginning to recognise the importance of relearning the skills exhibited and relied upon by their grandmothers and great aunts.   We often used to moan as youngsters when we had to goRead More

I’ve been looking out patterns for knitting cushions – it’s not something I have personally had any experience of but some friends have wives who are proud members of our local womens’ institute n there is currently a massive swing at grass roots level for everybody to be busy and not have hours of spareRead More