Make rice bags – lovely storage containers or gifts. Three patterns and instructions; two are free A couple I made recently I recently made two […]
Japanese Rice Bags or Komebukuro
Stitching Meaning: Introduction to Spirit Cloth Embroidery
Slow stitching as a form of meditation on a spirit cloth or other items. There’s something beautifully grounding about slow stitching. A needle, a length […]
The Humble Sustainable Hot Water Bottle, plus DIY covers.
Sustainable Hot Water Bottle In the pursuit of energy efficiency, sometimes the simplest, oldest solutions are the most sustainable and comforting. The hot water bottle, […]
Costume Jewellery Isn’t Sustainable. The Hidden Costs.
The allure of costume jewellery Cheap, trendy, and instantly gratifying—is undeniable. Yet, like its counterpart on the clothing racks. This category, costume jewellery, is deeply […]
The Zokin Cloth, sustainable and beautiful.
Make a zokin cloth from upcycled fabric pieces with an imperfect stitch. A zokin is a traditional Japanese decorative cleaning cloth that embodies the essence […]
The apron, a relic from the past making a big come back.
Why we should start wearing aprons again The humble apron might seem like a relic of the past. Once a staple in households and workshops, […]
Welsh Blankets: Embracing Tradition and Quality
Woollen Tapestry Welsh Blankets: A Heritage of Craftsmanship A cwtch lifestyle would not be complete without a woollen Welsh blanket. There are many vintage ones […]
Old knitwear, 5 ways to upcycled & recycled
What do you do with the old knitwear you no longer want to wear? Old, unloved, or damaged knitwear can be upcycled in various ways. […]