Crafting

  • On Learning

    I love to learn. Funnily, I didn’t consciously realise I could learn without going to school until a few years ago (perhaps that’s one reason I love reading so much – I learn about things at my own pace!). Sometimes, though, instruction books are a little too laborious to actually read through or there aren’t… Read more

  • On Machine Sewing

    A sewing machine has always been a staple in our household, much like a television in most homes. As a child I thought everyone knew how to use a sewing machine, or at least owned a sewing machine. As I grew older I realized this is not actually the case, and began wondering what I… Read more

  • On Hand Sewing

    I can’t remember learning the basics of how to sew by hand; I thought this was a normal pastime in most households. I have been thinking for a while about what I would say to someone who wants to learn how to hand sew. I would start by saying that the basics will take you… Read more