Stylish and Practical Accessories for the Yarn Crafter
Welcome back to my occasional series of blog posts where I share a few details about a new product or part of my business that I’m particularly excited about. Last time I featured one of my project bags. This week, the Sunday Showcase continues with my shawl pins.
Following on from the summaries of Week 1 and Week 2 of #yarnlovechallenge, here is a round up of the third week’s posts: Day 15: Family. This is one of my favourite old photos, showing me, my sister, my Mum and my Gran. I’m the littlest one. My Mum taught me to sew and knit, …
Following on from the Week 1 summary of #yarnlovechallenge, here is a round up of the second week’s posts: Day 8: Where I Craft. When the weather is nice, I love to craft outside in the garden, though usually I can be found sewing in the dining room or knitting on the sofa. And …
At the beginning of February, a challenge was started by Mary Heather and Christina from Ravelry. The challenge is to post on Instagram or Ravelry every day in February related to the day’s theme: After posting for a few days, it occurred to me that I’d like to capture what I’ve posted in a slightly …
Sunday Showcase Part 1
Drawstring Project Bag with Outside Pockets
Festiwool will always be special for me. Back in 2014 it was my first outing as GardeningWitch Designs. I shared a stall with my very good friend, Jane, who was selling her lovely crocheted jewellery as Knitted Jam. I was very nervous – would people like my products? Would they buy from me? Would …
Festiwool is back for its third year in Hitchin on Saturday 12th November and I will be there for my third year as GardeningWitch Designs. I’m looking forward to it and have been assessing stock. Here is a selection of the items that I will be bringing along. Hope to see you there! …
Earlier this year I attended a series of events for small business owners. I still have to remind myself that I AM a small business owner, really I am. Not just an imposter in a room full of talented and intelligent folk. But I digress … It was at one of these events that …
In The Maker’s Year, Part 2, I try to address the question that Kate from the A Playful Day podcast asked: “What does making mean to me?”. You can read Part 1 here, where I write a little about how I got to where I am now, craft-wise. When I was little, I made things. …
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