How to Fix Moth Holes with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style)
How to Fix Moth Holes in Cashmere with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style) with a workshop in London for Earth Day
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‘A Historic Farewell’: Art capturing the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II
A new exhibition at Westminster Hall is bringing together six artists’ responses to one of the most significant moments in recent British history: the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II. ‘A Historic Farewell: Art as Witness to the Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’ is open to the public at the Houses of Parliament from …
How to Keep Your House Cool in a Heatwave: 7 Simple Tips That Really Work
Mad hot We hit 35°C here in Wimbledon today, and if you’re wondering how to keep your house cool in a heatwave, I’ve got one tip that’s made a huge difference. Shut your curtains Seriously. And if you don’t have curtains? Hang a blanket over the window instead. It might sound odd, but wool is …
The Material Heart: The Hidden Textile Exhibition of First World War Pincushions
A recent visit to the Fashion and Textile Museum in London left me completely captivated by an exhibition of First World War Pincushions I hadn’t even planned to write about. I spent the day with textile artists Harriet Riddell (one of my mentoring clients) and Miesche Schiefer, visiting the museum’s brilliant main exhibition, Paint! Pattern! …
making paper clay with thread cuttings
I had a plan to use the junk mail and FSC® certified paper envelopes and damaged books that I’ve been saving to revisit an old craft – paper clay. You may also remember that I’ve been saving my colourful yarn 🧶🪡🧵darning cuttings, stay tuned as we are adding them into the mix too. How are …
Why Starting a New Hobby is a Great Idea
Life can feel like one long To Do List. Between work, chores, errands, and endless notifications, it’s very easy to forget how important it is to simply just enjoy yourself. This is where hobbies come in. Starting a new hobby can bring excitement and creativity, and it also gives you a way to calm down …
Best Dehydrated Orange Slices for Decoration
There is something timeless and undeniably beautiful about dehydrated orange slices used as decoration. Whether draped across a holiday wreath, threaded into a garland, floated in a seasonal cocktail, or nestled among pine cones in a centerpiece, these dried citrus rounds carry a warmth and natural elegance that few other decorative elements can match. The …
How to Freeze Knitwear to Kill Moths (and Protect Your Favourite Jumpers)
There’s a very particular kind of disappointment that comes with spotting a tiny hole in a favourite jumper. (secretly I’m always quite pleased to see a small hole, as I love repairing knitwear!) Not dramatic. Not catastrophic. Just… quietly devastating. More often than not, it isn’t actually moths themselves doing the damage, it’s their larvae, …
The 30-Minute Evening Habit That Stops Burnout
Why Busy Professionals Are Turning to Paint by Numbers Modern professionals face a unique mental challenge: our brains never truly switch off. Between back-to-back video calls, constant notifications, and the pressure to make hundreds of micro-decisions daily, your stress hormone levels stay elevated long after you close your laptop. This chronic activation leads to what …
12 Days in Rajasthan: colour, craft and new friendships
I’m only just settling back into home life after the most inspiring trip to Northern India – Jaipur and Bagru – the kind of journey that stays with you long after the dust has washed out of your clothes and the last of the marigold petals have fallen out of your bag. And are now …
