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Needlecraft kits for kids

Monday, 28th of May 2012

It may surprise you to know that actually, I haven’t been stitching very long. I’ve always been interested in needlecraft and have dabbled in customising my own clothes, but never actually got around to trying anything out until recently. I’m

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Cross stitch kits for summer

Wednesday, 23rd of May 2012

Well, with 23⁰ weather predicted for Friday, it seems that summer is here at last! Personally, I’m going to be sat in the garden working on my current cross stitch kit, on the sun lounger with a nice cold drink! If you’re looking for a bright, colourful

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Support UK crafts!

Monday, 21st of May 2012

Between the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, 2012 is a really big year for the UK. All this excitement has spilled over to the crafting world, with Colin Firth, Vivienne Westwood and even the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall showing their support for British

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How to cross-stitch!

Monday, 14th of May 2012

Last week’s blog had a look at what to do before you start any cross stitch kit, as good preparation will ensure that your work goes nice and smoothly. This week, we’re continuing with our tips for cross stitch novices with a step-by-step guide on how

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Tips for starting a cross-stitch kit

Wednesday, 9th of May 2012

This may surprise you to know, but I’ve never completed a cross-stitch kit before! It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for ages; having tried long stitch, embroidery as well as a few other small needlecraft projects. Well, I’ve finally bitten the

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Needlework is the new black!

Tuesday, 8th of May 2012

It seems that everywhere I look recently, I see signs that needlecraft is enjoying somewhat of a resurgence across the UK, especially among young people! In fact, an article on The Independent said that in 2009, we bought 500% more sewing machines than ever

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