Crafts

Interview: Chloe Haywood - Hatastic!

Katy Cowan / 29 Oct 2010

Chloe Haywood is the founder of Hatastic! - an eclectic range of unique handmade hats, fascinators and hair accessories inspired by the beautiful bits and bobs sourced from remnant boxes and junk shops. Based in Weybridge, Surrey - Chloe is...

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2010

Katy Cowan / 18 Oct 2010

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2010 is set to take place between 22nd-24th October at Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields in Manchester. The event provides a unique shopping experience and an excellent opportunity...

Wirksworth Festival

Holly Booth / 8 Sep 2010

Great Art in Unexpected Places: Wirksworth Festival 10th-26th September 2010

A Taste of the Orient with UK Handmade

Katy Cowan / 1 Sep 2010

The autumn edition of UK Handmade magazine brings with it a flavour of Japan, with recipes including Japanese-inspired cup cakes, a fabric 'Furoshiki' gift-wrapping tutorial...

Vintage Wedding Favours & Gifts by Janey Butler

Katy Cowan / 24 Aug 2010

We love these lovely small lavender parcels, made from vintage pretty fabric. Tied together with twine or ribbon they are really sweet and make lovely keepsakes, draw scenters or even wedding favours...

Nottingham 'Spinster' Secures Dream Partnership

Katy Cowan / 30 Jul 2010

Donna Bramhall, Nottingham Trent University alumna and founder of craft brand, Spinster’s Emporium, has secured her first retail order with luxury London department store, Liberty. Donna set up her business, which specialises in vintage fabrics, haberdashery, fancy yarns and vintage wallpapers...