Tag: sewing
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Country Home Oven Mitt
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in HomewareThe Story Behind the Gift: Birthdays always feel like the perfect excuse to create something truly meaningful, especially for a friend who appreciates handmade gifts. This year felt particularly special, after years of renting in a house share, she’s finally moved into her own studio. A place where she can make her own and do…
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Modern Moon Quilt
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in QuiltingThe Starting Point: This project began with the simple desire to make something personal for a friend’s baby. When thinking about what to gift, a quilt felt like the most fitting choice, a handmade object created slowly and with care. I love the idea of a baby quilt as a companion through different stages of…
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Yanni Patch‑Cat Quilt
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in QuiltingA Cat‑Inspired Project: As a lifelong lover of cats, it felt only right that my next sewing project should be inspired by one. My sibling has a Siberian cat called Catiana (often shortened to Yanni), and watching her curl up wherever she feels most comfortable sparked an idea. Cats have a wonderful habit of claiming…
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Say ‘Pease’: A Crossover Apron
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in HomewareWhere the Idea Began: Children love getting stuck into painting, baking and messy creative play – but keeping an apron on can be another matter entirely. Traditional neck and waist ties can be uncomfortable and are all too easy to pull loose halfway through the fun. When I started thinking about a handmade birthday gift…