*Affiliate links are contained in this post. It was the first day of autumn last week (Friday 22 September), although here in the UK, it feels like it’s been autumn for a good few weeks now! I really love autumn, despite the weather turning colder – nature’s colours are just beautiful at this time of […]
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8 Gorgeous Knitting Patterns for Autumn / Winter
*Affiliate links to Etsy are included in this post. With autumn now in full swing and winter looming (sorry to remind you!), I’ve been thinking about diving into my stash of wools and knitting needles with a view to making life a little cosier for me and my family! I’m not the best knitter, but […]
Pollyanna Pickering Prickly Pot Cross Stitch Kit Review
*Affiliate links are included in this post. I thought I’d share with you a little something I’m working on today – this beautiful Pollyanna Pickering Prickly Pot Cross Stitch Kit, featuring a very cute and richly coloured hedgehog! I’ve not been asked to review this product, this is a kit I treated myself to with […]
How to Make a Beaded Squirrel – Brick Stitch Technique
*Affiliate links are contained in this post. Today, I have a free beadweaving pattern for you – of a beaded squirrel that you can use for your own personal projects! This pattern mainly uses the brick stitch beading technique and also a little bit of ladder stitch. I created this pattern myself using my BeadTool […]
Halloween Beadwork Pattern – Peyote Stitch Cuff Bracelet
Life has been busy lately… I haven’t found time to make something spooky and beady for Halloween yet but I did get chance to have a play around with my BeadTool 4 software! I’ve created this beautiful peyote stitch pattern for a Halloween seed bead cuff bracelet! The pattern will make a bracelet that’s almost 6 […]
Handmade Showcase: Autumn/Fall Inspired Projects
Even though the dark nights are drawing in and there’s a definite crisp chill to the morning air, I have to admit that I do love autumn. Watching leaves change from green, to gold, to red and then jumping into a huge pile of them with my little girl is a fun activity, not just for […]