Simple-to-make Tea-Cosy Project for those chilly autumn evenings… by Vintage Revisited (Maria Dean Designs) Here in Lewes, November 5th has a very special signifcance which manifests itself in ways very hard to describe if you’ve never heard of it before…someone once described it as hallowe’en meets Mardi Gras! Back in the mists of time (1550′s), seventeen Protestant martyrs were burnt at… 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
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