Brand Focus: DMC

Friday, 7th of November 2014

Founded in 1746, more than 250 years ago DMC was first created when an artist and two entrepreneurs decided to start their own printed fabric business. Focusing mainly on the fashion of the time, Jean-Henri DOLLFUS, Jean-Jacques SCHMALZER and Samuel KOECHLIN

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Halloween Needlecraft Designs

Tuesday, 28th of October 2014

The spookiest night of the year is this Friday, and with so many people getting in the spirit it's still not too late to show off your needlecraft skills and create something magical. There are so many different deigns available on the market right now, from

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Guide To Latch Hook Kits

Monday, 27th of October 2014

For years, latch hooking has been a craft that many of us simply love. The idea of creating a soft rug from a beautiful pattern is wonderful and so rewarding. If you wish to take up this great craft but just don't know where to start, here at Past Impressions

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How To Quilt

Tuesday, 21st of October 2014

With the festive season fast approaching and the weather getting much colder, one of the best gifts that you can give this Christmas is a beautiful piece of quilting. Quilting can be seen by many as a long arduous task, but with a few simple tips, smaller

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Getting Children Into Needlecraft

Wednesday, 15th of October 2014

From an early age most children enjoy crafts. From painting to drawing, we all remember as children experimenting with an array of different crafts to find one that suits our skills. In recent years the art of needlecraft appears to be coming back into fashion,

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Needlecraft Product Focus: Hoop Kits from Vervaco

Friday, 10th of October 2014

The quintessentially cross stitch accessory of the wooden hoop is ideal for getting your patterns done right. But of course, where we often see them is when they're used as quaintly nostalgic, and tightly nestled little parts of a fantastic display. They just

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