The Crafty Monkies VIP Member Club delivers exclusive video content featuring techniques, projects, interviews and webinars with a different craft expert each month. I will be the featured crafter for July, and you will receive over 2 hours of pre-recorded video content on how to repurpose textiles to make my Messenger Bag. Denim is a […]
My daughter needed a secret Santa gift for a female work colleague so I offered to make her a pouch! With no information about the likes or dislikes of the recipient, I had free reign to come up with whatever I wanted! Yay! Let the playtime commence! I had recently been pinning some mixed textile […]
It seems like an age since we were last in class creating a holy mess with strips of fabric, wool fibres, thread and hospital bandages (don't ask!!)! We were well in the throws of making Textile Art Pictures, using a water soluble fabric technique for the background, and then building up a picture on […]
At the end of February we will be having a half term break from classes. Which means, a new block of classes kicks off in March up until Easter. And a new block of classes means a new (optional) class project. We're going to dip our creative toes into some textile art this […]
My youngest daughter finishes her 14 year school career and turns 18 this month! Where did the time go! She has had one teacher in particular who has nurtured her love of literature and encouraged and inspired her for the last 4 years. So I offered to make her a bag, as a […]
Hi there! How's your week going so far? I hope you are managing to fit in some sewing time. This week has had a few twists and turns for me. The Quilting shop where I teach announced they are closing down. Sad news for staff and customers alike. In better news, I […]
In the December issue of Pretty Patches magazine, you might find this cheeky chappie making a song and dance of things! Many of you will know that my first love in 'all things fabric' are recycled textiles. I have a particular obsession fondess for tweed, linen, wool and corduroy. The only […]
