Whilst knot-tying in a decorative style can be traced back as far as the third century in China where it was used on wall hangings and ceremonial fabrics, the origin of macrame is believed to be with Arabic weavers who, during the 13th century used decorative knots to finish off the loose ends of their […]
I have just picked up a piece of knitting that I must have started at least ten years ago, yes, you read that right. I do have several projects on the go at any one time, in fact, when I think about it, I have two items that I started when I discovered I was […]
For this craft, you need just two things, glass and paint. It’s that easy! Some of the best places to look for glass are of course charity shops, car boots and even kitchenware stores could have plain glass jars at reasonable prices. Check your cupboards for old glassware, dishes, jugs or even lamps, some of […]
I have just discovered that an old unloved t-shirt can be given a new lease of life in about 1 hour. What was previously destined for the bin or possible to the rag bag can be transformed from this, to this. It’s very simple and soo much fun. The first thing you need is a […]
Well, here goes, I have decided to try something new. I have always enjoyed knitting but thought I would have a go at crochet. Crochet is something I tried when I was about 12 or 13 (quite a long time ago), but never really got a feel for it, so I am giving it a […]