I wanted to provide an update on provision of workshops for children at Stitching Kitchen. The business continually changes and we have seen huge growth in our retail offering this year to include craft kits, haberdashery and now fabric. As a result of this, we have people popping in and buying on a regular basis, […]
Why do people book a private sewing lesson?
This year so far we have been really busy with private sewing lessons. I absolutely love teaching on a one to one basis because we can really focus in on what the student or students require. There are lots of reasons people come to a private lesson at Stitching Kitchen. It might be because they […]
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Interview with Radio Northampton
A week or two ago Bernie from Radio Northampton gave me a call to talk about all of the wonderful sewing and craft workshop we had going on at the studio in November – here is what we said: You’ve heard of Movember, you know, Veganuary for the start of the year we’ll add a […]
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DIY Reusable Sanitary Pads: A Beginner’s Guide
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of disposable menstrual products. And that’s before we get into the cost implications, buying sanitary products gets very expensive very quickly! Many people are seeking alternatives, and reusable sanitary pads are an excellent choice. They’re not only more sustainable but also cost-effective […]
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Wet-Felting; A Brief History Of An Ancient Art-form
Wet-felting is a textile technique and has been practiced for thousands of years. There’s evidence of it across some of the earliest human civilisations. And it makes sense, it’s an accessible art from, allowing us to transform raw wool into something durable, practical and extremely beautiful. From Rough Beginnings Some of the earliest evidence of […]
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Finishing your quilt
So you have made a patchwork quilt – well done you! The next bit often makes me scratch my head and reach for one of my many quilting books so here I have some useful hints and tips to get your quilt bound to perfection. Don’t panic here is the low down on how to […]
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How to make a 3D felt item using a resist
I have just completed another wet felt workshop this week and the guests made some fantastic glasses cases. As they left one requested I send the work instructions on how to make a 3D felt item using a resist to her so she can try again at home. I have been meaning to post this […]
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Community Art Day – National Paralympic Heritage Trust
an overview of the community art project day at stitching kitchen with the national Paralympic heritage trust
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Flower Pounding at After School Club
Recently at after school club Sonia had the children investigating the art of flower pounding. This craft is exactly what it sounds like, the process of transferring the natural pigments and colours of flowers and plants onto fabric or paper through the use of a hammer or mallet. During the session fresh flowers and leaves […]
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When Radio Northampton visited Stitching Kitchen for Breakfast!
A few weeks ago BBC Radio Northampton joined us at Stitching Kitchen for Breakfast – in case you missed listening to the interviews live or the replay on BBC Sounds here is a transcript of our interviews…. Toms First Impressions: Annabelle: Now, Brackley is where you have made your way to this morning. It’s something […]
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