Wet Felted Handbag Tutorial Review – Gillian Gladrag

If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own felted handbag from scratch, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Handbag Tutorial is a must-watch. True to her signature style, this video is a joyful, wool-filled adventure that blends skill, artistry, and a splash … Read More...

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Necklace Length Guide For Handmade Jewelry Makers

Choosing the right necklace length can make a huge difference to how a handmade necklace looks and feels. You can use beautiful beads, the perfect clasp, and the prettiest pendant in the drawer, but if the necklace length is wrong, … Read More...

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Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns

While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these … Read More...

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Young Lady in a Hammock Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

This one has such a peaceful, dreamy feel to it. The Printable Young Lady Sit in a Hammock Reading Her Book pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for hand embroidery, and Etsy lists it as including 4 PDF files… Read More...

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Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Sleepy Pleated Pants Sewing Pattern

Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I get to dig into independent Etsy sewing patterns that feel thoughtful, wearable, and genuinely useful. Each review is written from a real sewist’s point of view, looking at how the pattern works in everyday … Read More...

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Death trap: what to do about the everyday items catching and killing Australian wildlife

Thousands of native animals get caught in back yard fruit nets, fences and fishing line every year. Here’s what you can do to help

• Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint

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Thousands of native animals get snared in fruit tree netting, fencing and fishing gear every year in Australia – events that frequently result in injury or death.

Wildlife entanglements are rising, with at least 3,500 cases annually in New South Wales, and more than 2,000 last year in Victoria.

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How To Sew A Curved Hem Without Puckers, Twists Or Tears

Curved hems are one of those sewing jobs that look innocent until you actually sit down to sew one. A straight hem? Lovely. Fold, press, stitch, done. But a curved hem? Suddenly the fabric has opinions.

If you’ve ever tried … Read More...

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