Reading Time: 5 minutesReuse of materials is a constant theme for me, and at the moment, curtain fabric remnants and scraps are my preoccupation. I’ve been busy with the sewing machine lately making curtains for a bay window at the front of the house, in time for the onset of winter. Having so many scraps of curtain and […]
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Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel: Big ‘0’ Birthday Present
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am now the happy owner of an Ashford Traveller spinning wheel. Recently, on the run up to a big ‘0’ birthday, My husband, Andy, asked me ‘Could you think of something that you would like my family to buy for your birthday – they’d like club together to buy you something’. I replied ‘I […]
How to Straighten Unravelled Wool: Frugal Ways With Old Knitwear
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe question of how to straighten unravelled wool is something I’ve re-visited recently. I have several balls of unravelled wool which I’ve decided to use in a crochet afghan I’ve had on the go for a while now. These are years old, are pure wool, and were my grandmother’s (my Nan’s). I’ve had this yarn […]
Unplanned Afghan Blanket- Don’t Plan, Just Jump Right In
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever marvelled at beautiful afghan blankets made from crochet granny squares, or patchwork quilts made from a myriad of scrap pieces of fabric? A truly kaleidoscope effect can be made with some careful arrangement and planning of colours and shapes. Log cabin squares, with light strips of fabric on one side of the […]
Kaffe Fassett Patchwork Curtains: Frugal Ways With Fabric Remnants
Reading Time: 2 minutesInspiration is a fine thing, but sometimes it can fail you…..for a while. Some time ago I embarked on making a pair of Kaffe Fassett curtains; that is, curtains made to a design by Kaffe Fassett (called ‘Pavement’), using fabric remnants. This might be something to try if you want a frugal way of making […]
Five Good Reasons to Keep a Craft Book Collection
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt our last local crafter’s get together some good reasons not to feel guilty about my craft book collection came to me. One of our members was casting around for crafty ideas to update the home, so I offered to bring along some books…as I have no shortage of them – brand new, my own […]
