Design Submission: Knit Now calls for Autumn 2017 design submission

Design Submission: Knit Now calls for Autumn 2017 design submission

by | Mar 7, 2017 | Competition, Crafts, Designers, Designing, Fashion, Hand Knitting, Home Crafts, Job vacancies, Knitwear, Knitwears, Links and Resources, Manufacturers, News, Other Crafts

Knit Now needs an inspiring and creative design in the Autumn 2017 design submission. Read the press release below. Our latest call for submissions is now available to download here, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B85xwv-ErYZDMVdqcUVEOVdUcXc/view We’re looking...
Sneak-peek of my Vintage dress entry for Create&Craft TV, Makeittoday and Brother dressmaker of the year competition

Sneak-peek of my Vintage dress entry for Create&Craft TV, Makeittoday and Brother dressmaker of the year competition

by | Mar 5, 2017 | Competition, craft, craft tv, Crafts, Designers, Designing, Dresses, Fashion, Home Crafts, Links and Resources, Manufacturers, News, Other Crafts

The Create and Craft TV, Makeittoday and Brother dressmaker of the year competition will be closing on the 9th of March 2017. I am still working on my Vintage entry and see sneak-peek of the vintage dress below. This gown has lots of folds to create that dimension....
Event: Bags are packed as the Spring knitting and stitching show come to Olympia, London on the 2nd-5th of March 2017

Event: Bags are packed as the Spring knitting and stitching show come to Olympia, London on the 2nd-5th of March 2017

by | Mar 1, 2017 | Competition, craft, Crafts, Crochet, Designers, Hand Knitting, Home Crafts, Links and Resources, Manufacturers, News, Other Crafts, Sewing

The Spring Knitting and Stitching show are taking place on the 2nd -5th of March 2017 in Olympia London. Read the press release below. Come along to The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show and follow our Campaign for Creativity Trail. Embark on this creative journey...
Design Challenge: Get creative as Spoonflower presents a design challenge with the theme “Mandala”

Design Challenge: Get creative as Spoonflower presents a design challenge with the theme “Mandala”

by | Feb 27, 2017 | Competition, Crafts, Designers, Designing, fabric/textile, Fashion, Home Crafts, Links and Resources, News, Other Crafts

Spoonflower design challenge is “Mandalas”. Read the press release below. In Sanskrit, the word “mandala” simply means circle. It is known as a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. One of the most well known examples is the...
Design challenge: Spoonflower presents a design challenge with the theme “Geodesic”

Design challenge: Spoonflower presents a design challenge with the theme “Geodesic”

by | Feb 21, 2017 | Competition, craft, Crafts, Designers, fabric/textile, Home Crafts, Links and Resources, Manufacturers, News, Other Crafts, Textiles/Fabrics

Geodesic design challenge by Spoonflower. Read the press release below. A true geometric “trompe-l’œil,” geodesic shapes appear curved but are really made up of entirely straight lines. Create an original design inspired by geodesic lines. Entries...
Competition: Knitting and stitching show present an Enchanted wood competition to raise funds for Norfolk hospice appeal

Competition: Knitting and stitching show present an Enchanted wood competition to raise funds for Norfolk hospice appeal

by | Feb 7, 2017 | Competition, craft, Crafts, Crochet, Designers, Hand Knitting, Home Crafts, Knitwear, Links and Resources, Manufacturers, News, Other Crafts

Enter the enchanted wood competition of the Knitting and stitching Show in aid of the Louise Hamilton Trust Hospice. Read the press release below. Enchanted Wood competition to raise funds for Norfolk hospice appeal. Do you believe in fairies? There will be a...