Textile homewares company Lottiemimi is the creation of Charlotte Stevens, a talented designer and crafter from Biddulph in Staffordshire, who specialises in designing and making beautiful fabric products ranging from bunting to bags. It’s a far cry from her previous career, working with lighting and production for the entertainment industry, and…
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Textile homeware such as doorstops, cushions and fabric wreaths are an easy and attractive way to brighten up any home. Textile designer and artist Helen Rhodes talks to Sara Walker about her work. Helen’s from South Derbyshire, and has experimented with most forms of craft, but always returned to her…
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There are some stunning handmade crafts available for our homes, but have you ever wondered how they are made? Sara Walker caught up with textile and mixed media artist, Mel Anderson, to get the lowdown on felting. Mel Anderson is a textile artist based in Castle Donington, Derbyshire. Having originally…
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Chalkboards remain a popular home accessory and can be used in so many ways. In the kitchen they’re useful for jotting down reminders – of food to buy, things you need to do and timings for where you need to be. In a study they’re useful for dates and deadlines…
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We know it seems a bit early for the ‘C’ word, but if you fancy putting your crafting skills into action and getting ahead with making Christmas decorations, now is a good time to start. We’re big fans of making gingerbread houses at Christmas, but for a house that will…
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Confession time: I’m a bit of a ribbon addict! Aside from having a large bundle of mixed ribbons, I’ve got some on rolls and I’d like them to stay organised rather than unravelling and getting in a muddle. This is one reason why I’m investing in one of these ribbon…
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This house shaped box is full of mini drawers, which are perfect for storing jewellery, beads, stationery or other mini treasures. The house is made from strong Kraft paper and is available in a natural brown, grey or pink. You could leave it as it is, but we think the…
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Q: When is a tea towel not just a dish drying tool? A: When it’s also a craft kit! This fabulous elephant tea towel craft kit idea comes from Gossypium, who’ve created a range of functional kitchen tea towels that can also be used to create soft toys. This lovely…
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