Knitting and Knatter Retford
ON Monday 28th April, this reporter went to check out her local Knitting and Knatter session and she loved it!
The atmosphere was calm yet friendly.
There were not many in attendance but she was later assured that it can very busy sometimes.
Percy-Middlesbrough Logo
EVER thought that crafts materials were too expensive?
Look no further.
Percy Middlesbrough, North Ormesby is the place to go!
Presenter and Judges of the Great British sewing Bee
At the prospect of the mainstream sewing programme, this reviewer began to get rather excited.
With a past life predisposition , this reviewer has always been interested in arts and crafts but there is not enough information out of there in this particular hobby to get people involved in the modern age.
Often, teens might assume that no one under the age of 70 takes up this fantastic past time, but that is not true and here is why.
A thrift store, is basically another modern term for a charity shop. A place to donate your old products for the benefit of others.
Everything from clothes, electrical items and furniture can be donated and they are definitely the place to go!
The popular rap artist, Macklemore, has recently showcased examples with his very catchy hit, Thrift Shop sending sales through the roof.
My playsuit
My playsuit
I bought a playsuit yesterday, on a trip around town, but on my way home the carrier back that the playsuit was in got snagged on a railing which impaled the bag and even worse, created holes on the shoulder of my playsuit! I was absolutlely devastated. What on earth would I do now?
Holes in fabric
So, after a little think, i decided to this would make a great post to add to my website.
I began by measuring the affected area, which was on the back of the playsuit.
Measuring the affected area
After this, I had a look in my ribbon box for some black ribbon that would measure up to the size that I wanted it and luckily I found some straight away.
I cut off two strips that measured in the length I needed them.
Cutting the ribbon to size
Measuring the correct distance from the top
Then I placed them on to the back side of the playsuit, one on each strap so that they would match, and I pinned them into place.
Pinning the ribbon into place.
Then I back- stitched the ribbons into place.
Its as simple as that and I’ve got to say, personally I think it looks great. You can’t even tell!
Arts and Crafts Movement
WHO has not heard of the term ‘arts and crafts’?
Why do we associate the two words together?
Back in 1880, in Britain, due to the up-rise in industrialism, theorist and critic John Ruskin and the designer, writer and activist William Morris, decided they wanted to reintroduce handmade items instead of mass produced goods from factories.
Super Scrimpers
SUPERSCRIMPERS: Channel 4’s television series to help save you some money.
This show is not ideal for those interested in crafts, but its a start.
Although the show is based along the idea of showing people how spend less, some ideas can often be a rather crafty creations.
Upcycled tin cans
What you will need:
Wallpaper samples
Empty tin can
Scissors
Glue
Ruler
Pencil
Tapemeasure
Ribbon
Click on the video to see how i did it.
How to rescue an old bath mat. This is my first attempt at a video tutorial.
You will need:
An old bath mat
Bleach
Plastic dish
Stamp
Any feedback would be great!
Adele Billinghay cutting the glass for one of her pieces
IS there a clear conception of arts and crafts?
Is sewing an art form? Is baking just a craft?
How can we define the difference?
Making Something Outta Nothing 