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24 of the latest book releases for the stitchers

24 of the Latest Textile Books for Stitch Enthusiasts

With the threat of an extended lockdown Christmas just won’t be the same this year. Fortunately, we’ve been busy browsing the book shelves to produce an epic list of the very latest book releases. Covering everything from Whitework, to Weaving, and Macramรฉ to mending, this list will surely keep the

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Combating Coronavirus Anxiety. Suggestions from the School of Stitched Textiles

Combating Coronavirus Anxiety.

I canโ€™t remember a time when daily life seemed quite so uncertain and Iโ€™m guessing many of you feel the same? The sudden spread of coronavirus across the globe seems to be continuing with frightening speed. Iโ€™m sure weโ€™ve all heard the horror stories about people from the UK stuck

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A guide on how to Craft your way to mindfulness

Craft Your Way to Mindfulness

—– Originally published 23rd October 2019. Updated May 2023 —– ย According to the mental health charity MIND, 1 in 6 people in Englandย experience feelings of anxiety and depressionย in any given week.ย  Although the Pandemic is long behind us (fingers crossed), many are still feeling the effects in one way or

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Latest Book Releases for Stitch Enthusiasts.

Stitch Craft Books For Stitching Enthusiasts

Yes we’ve been at it again. We’ve trawled the internet, read reviews and marvelled longingly at the stunning images, to bring you our latest list of the most recent book releases. With this list, we’ve tried to cover every subject we offer here at the School of Stitched Textiles. So,

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5 easy way to develop your creativity in Textiles

5 Easy Ways to Develop your Creativity in Textiles

We all have that โ€˜blank sheet of paperโ€™ issue when thinking about creating something, anything, in any craft or art. Creativity in textiles is no different. It doesnโ€™t matter if you work in the area professionally or if you are a complete โ€˜newbieโ€™ to textiles. The thought of sitting down

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Honouring Women in Textiles for International Women's Day 2018

Honouring Women In Textiles

International Womenโ€™s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women who have left behind a legacy. Over the centuries women have tirelessly challenged political, cultural and social โ€˜normsโ€™ to bring about equality to future generations. At the School of Stitched Textiles we thank all of the amazing and

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Looking at the value of accredited courses

Accredited Courses: Worth the Money?

Updated July 2023 At the risk of being crass we wanted to talk to you about money! With never-ending talks of the impact of Brexit, global uncertainty, Coronavirus, and now the cost of living crisis, the Great British Pound seems to be weakening by the day. Itโ€™s no wonder that

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Latest book releases for stitch enthusiasts

Latest book releases for Stitch Enthusiasts

Itโ€™s that time of year again when take stock of the latest book releases for stitch enthusiasts covering our favourite craft topics. Weโ€™ve hand selected a top ten list covering everything from Crochet for beginners, to contour embroidery, general sewing to felting fantasy wonderlands. 1. Tunisian Crochet This is a

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Inside preview of Slow Knitting book

Top Ten Craft and Textile Art Books: Latest Releases.

Whether youโ€™re looking for that perfect gift for a stitching enthusiast or simply want to get your teeth into a good read this Christmas, weโ€™ve curated our top picks of the latest releases. From Knitting to Felting with ribbon, Embroidery to Patchwork & Quilting thereโ€™s something for every crafter on

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