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Maker Spotlight: Meet Kay from Thread Needle Soul
Maker SpotlightNeedlecraft
Aug 12, 20266 min read

Maker Spotlight: Meet Kay from Thread Needle Soul

Discover how Thread Needle Soul founder Kay found peace through the mindful art of embroidery, and why she's on a mission to help others experience the calming power of creativity. In this inspiring Maker Spotlight, we talk about beginner-friendly stitching, the importance of slowing down, and how a simple needle and thread can help quiet a busy mind.

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Guide: Easy Invisible Zip Insertion by Janet Moville
SewingGuide
Aug 3, 20263 min read

Guide: Easy Invisible Zip Insertion by Janet Moville

Learn how to achieve a neat, professional finish with this foolproof invisible zip tutorial from dressmaker, tailor and sewing tutor Janet Moville of The Modern Approach Sewing School.

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Maker Spotlight: Meet Kate from Harriet's Duck
Maker SpotlightNeedlecraft
Jul 1, 20268 min read

Maker Spotlight: Meet Kate from Harriet's Duck

Welcome to the first in our new Maker Spotlight series, where we celebrate the talented people behind the handmade community. We chat to crochet designer Kate from Harriet's Duck about finding creativity, designing colourful patterns, crafting for mental wellbeing, and why the journey is just as important as the finished make.

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Guide: Getting Started with Leathercraft
LeathercraftGuide
May 28, 20263 min read

Guide: Getting Started with Leathercraft

Discover how to get started with leathercraft using simple tools, beginner-friendly techniques, and easy small leather projects like wallets, keyrings, and cardholders. Learn the basics of cutting, stitching, edge finishing, and working with vegetable-tanned leather.

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Embroidery, Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing: Why Stitching Can Help
GuideConscious Crafting
May 8, 20265 min read

Embroidery, Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing: Why Stitching Can Help

Discover how embroidery and stitching can support mindfulness, relaxation and mental wellbeing. Explore calming creative rituals, active rest and the soothing benefits of slow stitching.

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Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print
Fashion
May 4, 20263 min read

Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print

Explore Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print at The Holburne Museum. A focused look at her iconic textile designs, print-led process, and how fabric shapes the final garment.

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