How To Pull off a Zero Waste Christmas
If there’s one time of year when stuff seems to multiply, it’s Christmas. Wrapping paper piled high, novelty crackers that end up in the bin, leftovers languishing in the fridge…...
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Do It Yourself Crafts for Halloween and Diwali
As a child, my summer holidays were often spent doing sewing projects with my grandmother, even today I remember that buzz and excitement of creating something usable from scraps. Now...
Secondhand September
Start of school, leaves turning - September always feels like it's the start of something... Perhaps that's why Oxfam chose this month for their 'Secondhand September' campaign that encourages us...
Simple Kids' Sewing Craft Activities for the Summer 🌞✂️
As a parent, I now recognise that when the summer holidays come around, the days suddenly feel very long? As a child they didn't feel so long, as often my grandmother...
Sewing Machine Day: Celebrating the Joy of Sewing and Sustainable Crafting
Where My Sewing Journey Began My love of sewing started when I was just eight years old, sitting with my grandmother at her Singer pedal sewing machine. She taught me...
Sustainable Gift Guide for Any Day!
While Valentine's Day may be coming up and can be a reason to celebrate love with a gift, here are some ideas for thoughtful, ethical and sustainable presents that show love...