I love events taking place in Ally Pally. Wonderful venue, lots of space, beautiful atmosphere. The Knitting & Stitching Show was no exception. Surely a brilliant event for craft and also art lovers; full of amazing pieces combining arts and crafts. It was pleasant to just look around, buy some amazing fabrics, yarns or stitching materials, … [Read more...] about Review: Knitting & Stitching Show
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Review: Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Tea and Crafting
I've been intending to learn punch needle embroidery for quite some time. Punch needle is an old crafting technique and it has become fashionable again recently; at least according to my observation. Anyways, I decided to attend a punch needle class and decided to join this one at lovely Tea and Crafting. Punch needle crafting is a relaxing … [Read more...] about Review: Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Tea and Crafting
How to distress wood with oil paint
How to distress wood with oil paint? It's not a tricky business if you've got the necessary materials and some patience. So let's learn how to distress wood and apply decoupage on it. Let’s see the process step by step. This is an old tutorial of a friend, Tiny Mini Design. Since it's a timeless workpiece, I tried to translate it. Hope you'll be … [Read more...] about How to distress wood with oil paint
Review: Macrame Headband/Belt – Mini Workshop
I like macrame. I remember we used to learn basic macrame knots and how to make a pot hanger when I was a 7th grader, many many years ago. That was my only macrame making experience. I find it odd because I really enjoy macrame pieces around and never had a chance to lay hands on this craft before. Yesterday, I broke this and attended a lovely … [Read more...] about Review: Macrame Headband/Belt – Mini Workshop
Cool and easy infinity cowl – free pattern
How about having a beautiful and warm crochet infinity cowl? You can easily have it with this pattern. This pretty crochet piece had been made by a talented friend and I admire her work. For this beginner level project, let’s see what to do step by step, shall we? Size: 9″ height, approximately 24″ width Materials: 16 mm hookScissors2 … [Read more...] about Cool and easy infinity cowl – free pattern
Review: The Art of Paper Flower Making Workshop with Pom Pom Factory – LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2019
I love flowers. I adore beautiful bouquets, I lose myself in the dreamy view of blossoming spring trees, I grow indoor plants... But I also like pretty paper flowers. They last so long, can be designed however you desire and they can look very elegant. So, I attended a great one-hour class last Saturday: The Art of Paper Flower Making Workshop and … [Read more...] about Review: The Art of Paper Flower Making Workshop with Pom Pom Factory – LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2019
Amigurumi Easter bunny for breakfast eggs – free pattern
Super sweet amigurumi easter bunny is ready to keep your breakfast eggs warm! The toy is knitted in the round; so it is basically recommended for advanced beginner knitters. Just so you know, the creator of this lovely amigurumi bunny is my super talented friend Tatyana. Her knitting and crochet projects are unbelievably beautiful and worth to … [Read more...] about Amigurumi Easter bunny for breakfast eggs – free pattern
Macrame love
I remember learning macrame when I was a 6th grader. It's a beautiful retro crafting trend I'm very keen on. I totally forgot how to make a macrame knot but I'm going to learn it very soon. In the meantime, I like to share a couple of beauties inspiring me. Source … [Read more...] about Macrame love
How to make a pretty paper snowflake
How to make a pretty paper 3-D snowflake? Let’s follow this tutorial and make your own. You need a nice, glittery paper, a ruler, scissors, glue, paperclips and a pencil. Let’s start. First, cut out 20Ă—2 cm paper strips. We need a total of 20 strips. Then fold them as it’s shown at 3-5. In the end, you’ll have these: Now, you are going to … [Read more...] about How to make a pretty paper snowflake
Review: The Creative Craft Show London
I'm sure The Creative Craft Show is an event that every craft lover in the city is keen to go. It's an opportunity to find tons of craft materials from fabrics to paper, buttons to brush pens, embroidery kits to yarns... It's not an event where you have a sip of your drink and take your time to choose a birthday gift for your mother, but a dig deep … [Read more...] about Review: The Creative Craft Show London