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Shadow Puppets: How To

I recently went to a Shadow Puppet workshop at Art Matters run by the inspirational Lynne Firmager. I thought I’d share the process with you. Shadow Puppets are a traditional form of story telling in many cultures, the most famous of which are … Continue reading

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Woodcut portrait: how to

This is a woodcut print of @Jbsurrey. To see some of my earlier prints, click here. Its very straightforward, here’s how to do it: 1. Choose a photo you like and trace round the dark areas with tracing paper. 2. … Continue reading

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Cute fabric covered buttons – how to

If you have lots of small scraps of cute fabric you can’t bear to throw away – give fabric covered buttons a try. They can be made into earrings, badges, used in embroidery or on bags. You could even add … Continue reading

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Free Pattern – Crochet Heart

Abbreviations Ch – chain Sc – single crochet Sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (decrease) FO – finish off or bind off Materials Wool any colour you chose 3.5mm or 4mm Crochet hook Safety eyes or buttons Felt and super … Continue reading

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Amigurumi Workshop

I’ve been asked many times where I learnt to crochet. The answer is, a bit here and a bit there – from friends, family and books. I also went to a Tea and Crafting amigurumi workshop, run by the fantastic … Continue reading

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