Loving your work isn’t your wage
We love handmade. Our crafts are ‘made with love.’ And so many of us start selling our crafts so we can make a living doing what we love. But does loving the work we do mean it’s worth any less? Too many crafters…
What do we mean by handmade?
What is handmade? We’re quick to blurt out the answer, but the truth is that defining the concept is getting a lot harder. It’s a bit like saying blue. There are a heck of a lot of shades of it! When…
21 things to make, read, and love
Buttonbag Advent Calendar kit c/o John Lewis Most of us have heard of the philosophy that being grateful makes you happier. As my project to learn new crafts comes to an end (well, technically. I’m not going to stop learning now!) I’ve…
Get inspired to needle felt!
Were pumpkins a good choice? I know September hasn’t even started yet, but I’m eager for autumn! It’s my favourite season of the year. Summer is beautifully lush, but busy. I find autumn so calm and rejuvenating. And maybe I’m just…
Reading: Material World
I’ve talked about some of my long-standing favourite craft books before. Those books are like the classics of my craft book collection. And now, even though I’ve only had my copy a few months, Perri Lewis’ book Material World (The…
