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Christmas Gifts for Stitchers
Are you all prepared and happy with your gifts all bought, made and wrapped up already? Or are you like me and still scrabbling around for ideas and inspiration? We thought we'd share our top gift picks from Backstitch. Are you ready?! Continue reading → -
A Call for Knit and Crochet Tutors
Those of you who pop into the Burwash Manor shop and those who follow us on social media will probably already know that we are making the move into yarn based stitch crafts as well as fabric crafts. So, that means knitting and crochet... Hooray! All of our knit and crochet haberdashery is arriving in the shop today (and online... -
Adorable new stitching kits: Frog Prince and Rilla Raccoon
These oh-so-adorable new kits from Threadfollower have arrived just in time for Christmas. The Frog Prince and Rilla Raccoon are intended to be made by adults, so a perfect gift either for you to make for a special person, or for that crafty friend. Simply cut out the pattern and felt inside, then stitch your kit(s) following the step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Alternatively, we have a wide selection of beginner kits for younger stitchers... Continue reading → -
A Perfect Project Bag and a Great Christmas Gift
We love Grainline’s newest sewing pattern – the Stowe bag. It’s a project bag that is quickly sewn up so is a great home-made gift idea for family or friends. Or you could even give the pattern as a gift to fellow sewers, along with the required fabric and supplies. How about one of our denims or canvases? Continue reading →