Blog posts with tag: top tips

Have you ever been into a store in winter, picked up a fantastically soft cardigan from the rack, only to see the price tag and think, ‘That’s a whole HEAP of cash!’? Chances are, that super soft cardigan or sweater was made with mohair. But what if we told you that you could have your own version of this luxe garment? In your favorite colorway and with a much softer hit to your wallet. All you ne...

Is a sunny beach holiday on the cards this year? Or are you heading off to conquer the Alps in your cool new hiking boots? One thing’s for sure: holidays are handcrafting days! If you’re swapping your less-than-sunny ‘playa del backyard’ for the real deal on the Med, then there’s a few things every good handcraft enthusiast needs to bear in mind. What’s that, you ask? Well, read on for all our ha...

Punch needle embroidery has been the needlework rage for a while now. As all good craft enthusiasts, armed with brand new punch needle tools, you’ve no doubt given it a go and punched your first creations. With the basics under your belt, it’s time to branch out. But what makes a great punch needle yarn? Which is the perfect punch needle yarn for making the ultimate sofa cushion, wall hanging, cud...

Color your world with pompons! These woolly balls of delight are easy to make and super versatile. You can do so much with them! A playful topper on your cozy winter hat or fun tie-ends on a poncho. Or how about as cheerful embellishments for your home accessories? Monique, one of our designers extraordinaire, has even created a chandelier with pompons! If you have wool at home, then you already h...

At a time when the term ‘workdays’ is synonymous with ‘stay-at-home days’, it’s sometimes hard to find the right balance between business and pleasure. Being at home all day means that many of us feel the urgent need to be productive and keep busy all day long. And so, we find ourselves sending off emails at 10:00 p.m. or texting colleagues while binge-watching a series on one of the many streamin...