For the more observant amongst you it will come as no surprise to learn that The Linen Basket has expanded (again)!!! We are now the proud owners of Riverside Art and Framing-our lovely next-door neighbours. We’ve opened up the adjoining wall and are now stealing part of the gallery space to extend our range of… read more
This is such a useful technique and gives a really decorative and professional finish to lots of simple craft projects. It is sometimes used to finish the seam allowance of some really bulky, easily frayed, fabrics such as towelling. It does take a bit of time and patience but it is definitely worth the effort…. read more
Also new in this week, the linen basket has just taken deliveries of exciting, new printed cotton canvases for kid’s curtains & cushions-cute hearts, crazy birds and a nautical boating design-traditional and contemporary. At £6.50/m, (150cm wide or 59inches if you’re still using imperial), they’re flying out already and a little bird whispered to me… read more
How to make bias binding or cut and join a crossway strip. In our first “how-to” we covered the attachment of bias binding and flippantly stated what a nightmare it is to make your own bias binding… well maybe, maybe not, you can now judge for yourself. You need accuracy and patience for good results… read more