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Sewing Blog

15 Mar
2017
Embroidery Made Easy With Janome

If you love embroidery and are looking for a professional finish, Janome embroidery machines are for you! We catch up with The Great British Sewing Bee star, Jade Earley as she reveals why she loves her MC500E machine.

A dream machine
The Janome MC500E offers a wealth of built-in embroidery stitches…

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3 Mar
2017
A Sewing Room Tour With Melissa Faux

We chat to surface and printwear deisgner, Melissa about her journey to creating her own business.

When I was around the age of five, my mum used to grow a lot of lavender and dry it out and I remember her teaching me how to make lavender bags. I used…

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1 Mar
2017
New Look Collection for Spring Sewing!

After the wet weather of winter, we’ve been itching to get sewing some summery makes – and we’re in luck! Simplicity’s New Look collection has just landed, jam-packed with plenty of gorgeous summery projects, to help you wave goodbye to your woolly knits and chunky jumpers. Here is our pick of our…

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Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024

8 Mar 2024

With great pleasure and excitement, we announce the winners of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Congratulations to all the talented…

Creative Book Awards 2024 Shortlist Unveiled!

4 Jan 2024

Welcome to the buzz-worthy universe of the Creative Book Awards 2024! Since its inception in 2021, this distinctive literary celebration…

Countdown To Christmas: Your Preparation Checklist

6 Dec 2023

There are two types of crafters when it comes to Christmas: the ones who start in the height of summer…

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