New Year Projects Completed - Knit and Stitch Blog from Black Sheep Wools
We are now well into January and most members of staff have got the usual thoughts of completing those pesky WIP’s (Works In Progress). We all have at least one, or maybe five, ones we can think of at least. That’s before you have opened every cupboard, drawer or shelf in the house, where you …
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The diary of a Novice Crafter
Last October I was given a large amount of fabric samples to sieve through. I decided to opt for a selection that were all of a similar colour scheme, some of them absolutely beautiful. I had the fabric in mind for a quilt, something I have wanted to do for ages but not had the money to buy the vast quantities of fabric needed. Here are the samples on the day of their selection. With a new found love for sewing and now being a member of a sewing group I decided I really needed a project so I…
Spring cleaning - Knit and Stitch Blog from Black Sheep Wools
Is it too late for spring cleaning? We are still in May, and spring hasn’t really been in the air, too many chilly days and rain to suggest summer is here. So, let’s decide there is still time. I am not talking about the dusting and cleaning type of ‘spring cleaning’ though. More like a …