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Whether you’re looking for that perfect gift for a stitching enthusiast or simply want to get your teeth into a good read this Christmas, we’ve curated our top picks of the latest releases. From Knitting to Felting with ribbon, Embroidery to Patchwork & Quilting there’s something for every crafter on
Patterns! If you look hard enough patterns can emerge in our mundane routines and can even be found in the extraordinary – when you least expect them. Whether it’s a pattern in behaviour, our own emotions or even a pattern that you’re working on, they’re an inescapable part of our
As Winter approaches the UK I’m sure we’re all looking forward to those long nights, dark mornings, terrifying gritter lorries, extortionate heating bills, and bitterly cold winds. Right? At the School of Stitched Textiles, we welcome Winter. For creative crafting obsessives like ourselves, Winter legitimises our desire to stay tucked up
It appears that the popularity of TV shows like Great British Bake Off and Great British Sewing Bee have sparked the nation’s interest in crafting. Last year the Guardian reported that sales at Hobbycraft increased by 7.6% from the previous year, which equated to £152m and stated that the UK
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