As crafters, we know it’s the detail that makes a project stand out. Little touches and subtle additions can take a piece of stitch work from mundane to artful. Atsumi knows that too, and in her book Embroidered Emblem she showcases a range of embroidery stitches and motifs that can make all the difference.
Can you believe on Sunday it will be December? It has snuck up on us as well! As much as we’re enjoying all the holiday spirit, we’re also realising time is suddenly running short to make sure we bring a bit of the season’s magic to our favourite people’s lives. If you’re feeling strapped for time fear not — we’ve got tons of gift ideas in store.
The tradition of dollmaking is so so special. For many of us, our first encounter with handcrafts and the creativity they inspire was through the dolls we were given as children. And continuing the generations-old practice of creating playmates for the children (or grown-ups!) in our lives is one of the best ways we keep the flame of imagination alive.
Another season of Sophie Digard! Some may measure the passage of time in days and months; for us it’s whether we’re reaching for her linen collection or her merino line. And just as we’re starting to look towards autumn we’ve received a stunning assortment of scarves you won’t want to leave home without.
We have fallen hard for Re:Designed project bags and storage cases. My goodness do these folks know how to cater to the discerning crafter. And having two new project carriers in the shop this week has us giddy.
Summer has finally arrived, both astronomically and in terms of the warmer weather we’re finally having in London, and here at Loop all we can think about is flowers!
As we head into the final weeks of 2023, we’re reflecting on what a wonderful year it has been in our knitting shop.
** Update: we’re very pleased to confirm that Clare Owen is now the proud owner of the Mystery Christmas Box. We matched her winning bid of £550 on Instagram to donate a total of £1100 to Médecins Sans Frontières. Thank you so much to everyone who bid on the box for such a good cause! With so much happening in the world today and with the holidays ahead, we’ve been thinking even more than usual about how we can give back. So as a treat for you — and most importantly to support a really fantastic organisation — we’ve put …
A fabulous Loop Mystery Christmas Box for Charity! Read more →
We know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats waiting to find out just what Lindsay Degen and Loop have up our sleeves for you this autumn, and we’re happy to say it’s time for the big reveal!
We’re still trying to find something Sophie Digard can’t create. This incredible French textile artist seems to be able to do it all, from brooches to toys.