How to make a Kanzashi flower using stamping & sewing / make a kanzashi ...

Sorry I haven't been keeping the blog as up to date as I should. It's been a really hectic couple of weeks and thank you all for your support with new new book. I don't think we kept anyone waiting too long with our packing for the post.

A new video - just going over some of the steps to make a sewn kanzashi flower, using our new stamp set. I did promise I would do a video of the stitch technique, and many find the slow drying nature of the glue a bit frustrating - and who can blame them. 

Knowing the stitch technique comes in really handy when you want to make big petals and the glue often doesn't hold them well. Traditionally the flowers are very small and delicate, and of course perfectly made by masters, but having something big and bold is great too. It would probably also work really well with those fabrics that the glue just doesn't work with.

Have a great weekend everyone, and stay safe and well!

How to make Eyelet Lace - Broderie Anglaise / Stamping on fabric for emb...

Thank you so much for everyone who tuned into the shows on The Craft Store yesterday evening. 

This week's video is a four part - trying something new. I've broken down the videos, I might go to the format for the longer ones.

Absolutely shattered - had to get up at the crack of dawn (or so it seemed after getting home late last night after the last show) for the boiler to be serviced. Some of the oil spilt inside the boiler and it smells so bad, we have the windows open trying to clear it, and even Toby was sneezing!

It was a great day at The Craft Store though - most staff are back, and while everyone is still in masks and social distancing, we did get to have a couple of catch ups, as well as "finally meets". For me, one of these was the lovely Kay from Indigoblu. Our paths have never crossed in many, many years of selly telly, so it was great to finally chat a bit. 

So, I will get the other videos uploaded over the next 3 days, internet allowing! 

Let me know what you think to the broken down videos.

Stay safe and well all.