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6 Simple Embroidery Tips for Beginners by Hochanda

Has embroidery caught your eye? This classic intricate art welcomes beginners, but if you’re looking for advice for getting started then we have good news! The fabulous Rossella from Stitching in the Moment is a long-time embroidery queen, and she has been chatting to Hochanda who are here to provide you with her top six …

Posted on 22 July 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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Creating beautiful artwork with Metalcraft

Fancy taking up something new? If you like to craft outside the box, then try Metalcraft! Hochanda have done it again as they introduce you to this new wave craft. Read on to learn more! What is Metalcraft and what can you make?     Metalcraft are range of tools that bend, shape, cut and …

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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Recreating famous paintings by Annette Smyth

Hello again Creative Friends Have you seen the recent lockdown craze of photographing yourself in various settings reproducing famous paintings. Here is a previous attempt of mine to recreate Klimt’s painting –  Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer currently at the Neue Galerie New York. Not photographing myself but using Powertex as the medium.   The piece …

Posted on 2 June 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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Machine Quilting Top Tips with Hayley West

Want to get into Machine Quilting but struggled to get started? Now’s the time to start your new favourite hobby! Here is what the wonderful Hayley West from Hochanda shares about machine quilting, read on to discover her top quilting tips!   Invest in good quality tools You don’t need a lot to get yourself …

Posted on 28 May 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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Garment refashion with buttons by ‘Sum of their Stories’

Hi, I’m Julie from Sum of their Stories and I’m so pleased to be here today to share a really simple and fun way to give an old garment a new look.      I’ve had this white shirt for years, it still fits and I still like it but I just don’t choose it …

Posted on 15 May 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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Adding a Zipper in 10 Easy Steps by Hochanda

How to Add a Zipper in 10 Easy Steps! Have you always wondered how to sew a zipper on properly? Your life is about to change for the better! We have come up with an easy step-by-step guide to show you how. So, if you are tired of making projects with inside-out or upside-down zippers …

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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7 tips for new crocheters by Hochanda

If you’re looking to take up a new craft, why not give crochet a try? We’ve put together some of the key tips to help get you started. From the most comfortable way to hold a crochet hook to crocheting your first stitch; these helpful hints and useful tips will give you all the confidence …

Posted on 6 May 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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How to make a French knit necklace

If you are at home on lockdown or isolation at the moment why not try this fun jewellery making project shared by jeweller Anna Campbell, founder of Jewellery School Scotland. The project can be adapted to suit the materials you have at home and you can create a unique piece of jewellery for yourself or …

Posted on 21 April 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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TUTORIAL: Stencil card by Glitzcard

A new card tutorial made for you today, and NOT a drop of frosting paste used. 1. Choose a robust stencil, background ones are ideal, don’t choose one with lots of loose little edges. 2. Using double sided sheet trim to just smaller than the stencil and apply to card (scrap is fine) then remove …

Posted on 28 April 2020 by Sara Kirchell

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