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This is one of those weeks where absolutely all the things that have arrived in the shop (and a few things in the works) seem to inspire. From the ink and paper of recently arrived publications to the tactile sensations of yarn coloured by the plants of the Dorset hills, we just can’t get enough! In Print One of our favourite places to look for textile inspiration is Selvedge Magazine. This stunner of a periodical never fails to floor us with its breathtaking images. The latest issue spotlights the makers who are reinvigorating rural life and reviving heritage crafts in …

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You know what they say about April showers — they bring May flowers! But you don’t need to suffer the rain to make the most of all the treats we have in store from Claire Montgomerie and more!

Embroidery is one of the most lovely and versitile crafts in a maker’s arsenal. From understated embellishment to full-blown storytelling, a bit of stitching can take you to all kinds of places.

For the Spanish multimedia artist Aitor Saraiba, craft is nothing if not personal. Not only is his distinct blend of ceramics, illustration, and stitchwork totally unique, but his subject matter is often autobiographical.

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.

It may be only the kids heading back to school, but even as a grown-up this time of year always conjures exciting memories about getting ready for the year ahead. Picking out notebooks and pencils, cracking the spine on new textbooks, maybe even getting a new backpack or book bag.