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 Day at Knepp: Wood, Beavers and Creative Connections
Last Saturday I spent one of those rare days that leaves you feeling both inspired and grounded. Celebrating Beavers at Knepp! I was invited to the private view of Tooth and Chisel: An Exploration in Wood, a new exhibition by woodturner and maker Jubal. The show has been shaped by time spent at Knepp, drawing …
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 …
Organic Farming, Seasonal Eating and the Joy of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
There is something deeply satisfying about cooking with vegetables that have been grown just a few miles from your kitchen, especially this Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Organic Leeks, Garlic and Feta. Supporting local organic farming means fresher food, fewer food miles, healthier soil and a stronger connection to the seasons. Farms like Sutton Community Farm …
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, …
Mending Things, Big and Small
Repair inspiration Over the years, I’ve found there’s something quietly powerful about the act of repair. Whether it’s stitching a favourite jumper, repotting a drooping houseplant, or, as I did recently, repairing the elbows on a well-loved denim jacket for our friend Paul, the process feels restorative, grounding even. The satisfaction that comes from making …
World Refill Day
World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
Regenerative fashion, SANJA adjustable trousers
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ – I bumped into Jo Salter at a recent Fashion Declares event, hosted by Safia Minney, who was launching the White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK. (more on that later) We chatted about regenerative fashion, and SANJA adjustable trousers Jo has been busy creating a Fashion Brand …
Lost in Play eco-friendly playdough kits
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ guest post comes to you courtesy Madeleine, Primary Teacher, Mother, and Founder of Lost in Play eco-friendly Playdough kits. Madeleine writes: Thank you to Ali, incredibusy.com for inviting me to share my story, and to Harriet In Stitch You for trying out our LOST IN PLAY eco-friendly playdough kits. I’ve been …
Coral reef conservation
Coral reef conservation: absolutely fascinated to hear from CORDAP’s Sofia Blount at an event ‘A Conscious Future’ hosted by Spritzy, natural and organic skincare brand. Led by Spritzy‘s founder Annabel Boom, each panelist’s story were incredibly engaging, yet the standout for me was Sofia Blount. Sofia spoke about her work with The Coral Research & …
