At last at the end of February with its mix of grey skies, chilly mornings, and lots of rain that gave a gentle nudge to cosy up. Normally, this is the time of year when I’d retreat into my craft room, shut the door, and lose myself in fabric, colour, and the hum of creativity. But this year looks a little different. My beloved craft room is currently… nonexistent. Or rather, it’s in transition — waiting to be reborn as my new garden craft den. Everything is boxed, stacked,

As January draws to a close, I’ve found myself settling gently into the rhythm of a new creative year. Rather than rushing into resolutions, these past weeks have given me space to notice what I want 2026 to feel like — slower, more intentional, and rooted in the joy of handmade craft. My plans for a new craft place have been quietly bubbling away in my mind as well as ideas for workshops where I can share my knowledge, and my renewed commitment to sustainability and communit

There’s a reason denim never goes out of style. It’s strong, familiar, and full of character. But for me, it’s more than a wardrobe staple—it’s a creative companion. My first repurposed bag was made from denim, and I haven’t looked back since. Denim holds stories. A faded crease, a frayed hem, a softened patch—they all whisper where the fabric has been. Whether it’s a pair of jeans worn on weekend walks or a jacket tucked away in a wardrobe for years, each piece carries a qui

Every maker remembers their first. For me, it was a bag stitched together from memories, family belief in me and a whole lot of denim. It...

For years, I’ve been quietly creating things stitched from forgotten fabrics, crochet pieces made from leftover yarn, little treasures...