Crafting - Part 2

modern weavings by natalie novak

Tapestry is a centuries-old art form, so it makes sense for Natalie Novak, the self-described “yarn wizard” behind Combed Thread, to make woven creations inspired by ancient, mythological…

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get crafty with bonnie hislop’s painting kits

How bloody good is the arts and craft community? It can be easy to lapse into a doom and gloom mindset in times like these, but it’s thanks…

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boombox sewing machine cover

Are you the proud owner of a sewing machine that’s unfortunately gathering dust? Well, well, well, let us point you in the direction of this super-rad sewing pattern…

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book club embroidery pattern

Look, we’ll be the first to admit that this embroidery pattern isn’t the kind you can tackle over a single crafternoon. The bookish scene was created by needlework…

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frankie exclusive diy: pom pom paper fan

Fans aren’t just a Victorian-era tool for flirting (although maybe we should bring back this secret language). They’re also pretty handy to have around when you’re stuck on…

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needle-felted friends

Moscow-based textile artist Nastasya Shuljak describes her teensy felted friends as “small lumps of joy” and we couldn’t agree more. A magical mix of woodland animals and sprouting…

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frankie exclusive diy: painted mirror

Need to inject a little cuteness into a corner of the room? This painted mirror is an easy-as bit of decor that’ll take you no longer than an…

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a few top tips from our favourite makers

Always wanted to pick the brains of your favourite creatives? Luckily for you, we did just that in Look What We Made, our spiffy coffee table book and…

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frankie exclusive diy: shaggy seat cover

If, like us, you’ve got piles of wool and yarn taking up space in your crafty stash, why not use some to make a soft and shaggy get-up…

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diy valentine’s day plant bag

If you’ve found yourself in a last-minute Valentine’s Day conundrum – perhaps flowers feel cliché, or maybe you’ve simply, uh, forgotten about it (it happens), just remember that…

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