Dec 18
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn, Make 0 comments tags: 60s, 70s, Clare Albans, Embroidery Hoop, Hand Stitch, Hello Hooray, Hoop Art, Retro, Sewing, Tutorial

Hello! Hooray! – Retro Floral Felt Hoop Tutorial

I have recently started using vegan friendly felt in my products, and when Chloë told me that you can buy vegan friendly felt made from recycled bottles, I knew I had to try it for this tutorial. I was really surprised by the choice in colours – they are so vibrant! To showcase these colours, I took inspiration from the prints and patterns of the 60’s and 70’s to create a retro floral felt hoop. It will take a bit of time to stitch, but the overall effect of the colours and layered circles is worth the effort. You can speed things up a bit by cutting the circles on a die cutter if you have one.   Materials   Eco-fi Kunin Rainbow Classic felt in gold, orange, fuchsia and purple DMC embroidery floss in 742 (matches gold), 721 (matches orange) and 917 (matches fuchsia) Templates Paper scissors Fabric scissors Lots of pins A needle 23cm (8”) embroidery hoop Water-based paint (optional – I used a tester pot of ‘Cherry Fizz’ from Wilko, as their own brand paint is vegan friendly)   Template     Method   Step 1: Using the templates provided, cut out 20 large circles, 16 medium […]
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Apr 10
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn 0 comments tags: Bluebells, Book, Craft Book, Mindfulness, Origami, Origami for Mindfulness, Spring

Origami For Mindfulness: Tsuriganeso Bluebell – Tutorial

Thousands of bluebell flowers can change a grass field into a blue carpet in spring, letting us know that winter is truly over. Curl the four petals of the origami bluebell outward in the last step to make it more like the real bluebell flower.     You will need: 1 sheet of 6in (15cm) origami paper (if you are using coloring paper, color it in before you start folding) Pencil or pen   Difficulty rating: ❋ ❋   1. With the coloured side down, fold the paper in half from side to side both ways, opening out each time, then turn it over and fold it in half from corner to corner both ways, again opening the paper out each time.     2. Lift up the paper and use the creases just made to form the sheet into a diamond shape.     3. With the open edges of the diamond away from you, place the paper back on the table and fold in the lower diagonal edges so that they meet along the central crease. Turn the paper over and then repeat.     4. Fold in the upper diagonal edges to make new creases, checking that […]
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Mar 03
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn 0 comments tags: Book, Craft Book, Crochet, Crochet Chic, Handmade

Crochet Camping Throw – Tutorial

This is the ultimate easy-to-make crochet project – a fabulous, brightly coloured, enormous granny square, finished with a great fun border. It is a perfect blanket and you will have it for years and years, be it as a picnic blanket, a baby blanket, a throw for the sofa, a bedspread or an essential camping companion, which is what I use this one as! I’ve used a hardwearing merino yarn that you don’t need to worry about being used and abused – it can take it!     Yarn Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% merino superwash) Aran (worsted-weight) yarn, 50g (1¾ oz), 100m (109yd) balls 4 balls in Sun Yellow 67 (A) 4 balls in Coral 78 (B) 4 balls in Melon 06 (C) 2 balls in Red 08 (D1) 2 balls in Brick Red 07 (D2) 4 balls in Candy 16 (E) 2 balls in Cream 61 (F1) 2 balls in Natural 60 (F2)   Hook and equipment 4.5mm (US G/6 or H/8) crochet hook Large tapestry needle   Size 123 x 123cm (48½ x 48½ in)   Tension 5 groups of 3tr and 4 ch2 spaces, and 8 rows over 10cm (4in) using 4.5mm (US G/6 or H/8) […]
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May 27
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn, Make 0 comments tags: Chloe Owens, Chloe Tells You How To Sew, Craft Book, Suitcase, Upcycle

Bertie Badger Smartens up a Suitcase

Bertie Badger is going off on his travels. He hums a tune as he packs his suitcase. Camera, bucket and spade, teabags… hold on a minute! He pauses and looks at his suitcase. It’s very old. “This just won’t do,” he says, and he takes everything out again. He’ll come back to this later… there are more pressing matters at hand.     Materials you will need A suitcase Lots of fabric Mod Podge glue (matt or gloss) Paintbrush Rotary cutter (optional)   1. He collects a big bundle of fabric and starts cutting out shapes—flowers, patterns, whatever catches his eye—until he has a nice big pile to work with. 2. After giving it a wipe with a damp cloth to clean it, he brushes some glue directly onto a small area of the suitcase and starts sticking his scraps of fabric on top. He then brushes more glue on top of his fabric, smoothing out any wrinkles and bubbles as he goes.     3. He repeats the process, layering it on gradually in small areas. He takes his time when he reaches the edges, handles, and catches, trimming the fabric carefully with scissors (you could also use a […]
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Mar 25
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn, Make 0 comments tags: Candy Buns, Easter, Gretel Parker, Tutorial, Wool felting

CANDY BUN PATTERN

Use a felting sponge to work on, to protect yourself and to give yourself a base. I recommend reading through the pattern first, to get a good idea of how it works, then just follow the instructions. You don’t have to stab hard to get the wool sticking together, but do remember to turn your work as you needle it, or you will get a flat bunny.   Difficulty – medium – some experience of needle felting is useful. Otherwise, dive in if you’re feeling brave!     Materials and tools needed: Hummock – 80cm of green merino wool (a 25g pack of wool should be more than enough for this) Bunny – 80cm of pink (or colour of your choice) merino wool. A good pinch of white or cream merino wool for the tail   2x size 40 needles, triangular or spiral A needle holder (optional) A felting sponge or brush mat 2x small black beads for eyes (seed beads work well) A small quantity of white seed beads or colour of your choice, to sew onto the hummock Thread to match the seed beads when sewing on Strong black thread for sewing in the eyes A long needle […]
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Jan 29
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn, Make 1 comments tags: Cowl, Craft Book, Fiona Goble, Knit, Scarf, Tutorial, Winter

Chunky Ribbed Cowl by Fiona Goble

Pull it up a bit… pull it down a bit… fold it over… this has got to be one of the most adaptable pieces of neckwear ever. What’s more, it involves no fancy shaping and no fancy stitches. In fact, once you’ve got started, you could practically knit it in your sleep. And did I mention that it’s suitable for teens, men, and women. What’s not to like?     YARN Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky (100% merino wool) bulky (chunky) yarn: 3 x 1.oz (50g) balls (66yd/60m) in shade 19 Aqua   NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT US size 10½ (6.5mm) knitting needles Yarn sewing needle   GAUGE (TENSION) 15 sts and 21 rows in stockinette (stocking) stitch to a 4-in (10-cm) square on US size 10½ (6.5mm) needles.   MEASUREMENTS The cowl is 9in (23cm) wide (unstretched) and 12in (30cm) deep.   ABBREVIATIONS k = knit p = purl rep = repeat st(s) = stitch(es) [ ] = denotes a sequence of stitches to be repeated the number of times given after the brackets   For the cowl Cast on 102 sts. Row 1: [K3, p3] to end. Row 2: [P3, k3] to end. These 2 rows form the rib pattern. […]
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Sep 23
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Creative, Interview, Learn 0 comments

Jonna Saarinen – Interview + Tutorial

Designer and screen printer Jonna Saarinen is not bashful when it comes to colour and pattern. Her beautiful eco-printed and sustainably sourced textiles are inspired by happy memories of summers spent by the sea in southwest Finland. As well as her Hundreds and Thousands collection, Jonna will be showcasing a 4 metre one-off piece at this months London Design festival, Tent. She also shares with us an exclusive silk screen tutorial, which you’ll find at the end of this interview. Come with us for a peek behind the screens, and hear of her love for Mid Century architecture, memories by the seaside and dreams of discussing top hats with Moomin Papa and Ringo Starr…   1. Your Hundreds and Thousands collection is all about memories and the experiences you had growing up by the sea in Finland. How do you think this collection would compare to the new memories you’ve made since living in London? I think the London collection would be just as busy, colourful and happy! The memories here are also about growing up, but actually finding my feet as an adult as I was only eighteen years old when I moved over. As a grown up my adventures have been different to the ones I […]
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Sep 18
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Bias Binding – Learn to Sew with Lauren

Bias binding is great to add little details and decorative touches. You can use ready made binding or make your own to hide raw edges of seams, highlight a hem or pocket opening, strengthen necklines or armholes, or as decorative piping.   Bias binding is so called because it is cut at a 45-degree angle to the straight grain of the fabric. This makes it more pliable and gives maximum elasticity for stretching it around corners and curves – plenty of those in dressmaking! I prefer to make my own bias binding because in this way I can give my sewing projects a uniquely personal touch. Also, quite often ready-made bias binding is a little stiff or rough, due to the coating put on it to help it keep its shape on the roll. When you make your own from a lovely soft cotton lawn, for example, it just feels so much nicer! There are two methods for making bias binding. The continuous method makes one very long length of binding. It is useful for when you have extra long edges to bind or if you know you’ll use that particular fabric a lot in future projects. The single length, piecing method will make shorter lengths, but it is quicker; so if you just have a small […]
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Sep 11
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Interview, Learn 0 comments

Lauren Guthrie – Interview

Dressmaker and sewing Queen Lauren Guthrie followed her dreams to open her own fabric emporium and sewing school, Guthrie & Ghani. She became a finalist on BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, and her book Learn to Sew with Lauren is a treasure trove of tailor-made treats. We caught up with the savvy seamstress who seems to have things all sewn up in the craft world.     1. What’s your first sewing memory/experience of sewing? As I was growing up my mum was a dressmaker and worked from home so there was always a sewing area set up in the house. I used to play with the scraps of the things she made. I can remember coming home from lunch in my first year of school and working on a stitch sampler. I’ve still got it today!   2. You recently set up your own fabric emporium and sewing school; Guthrie & Ghani. Tell us more about how that came about. Sewing and being creative has always been my passion, but I was pushed more academically at school and ended up studying Physiotherapy at University. I worked in the NHS for over 5 years but in the end I knew […]
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Sep 07
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Creative, Learn 0 comments

Washi Tape Chest Tutorial by Hester Van Overbeek

Painting furniture can seem daunting, as once you have painted a piece of wood, it feels like there is no way back. (There is, of course, but it involves a lot of sanding!) In addition, you might not know which colors you want to live with, so testing out a non-permanent color scheme can only be good. In these cases, cue the washi tape! This tape is easy to remove, so it’s the perfect partner for the craft beginner or the fickle of mind. Simply stick the tape to a chest of drawers to create great geometric patterns that almost look painted on.   Materials Chest of drawers Washi tape Scissors     1. Gather together your tapes – I use washi tape a lot, so I keep the reels close to hand in a big basket on my desk.     2. Have a look at which colors go well together. Here I’m decorating four drawers, so I want four colors that complement each other. By lining up the reels of tape next to each other, you can decide which combinations you like best.     3. Start sticking lengths of tape to your drawer, making different sized triangles, […]
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Jun 26
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Learn, Make, Pets 0 comments

How to Make an Appliqué Pet Portrait

Our pets are our family, and this fabric portrait is the purr-fect way to prove it. A fun alternative to photographs, and a creative way to use fabric and stitch to create a unique piece of art.     You will need: A photo of your pet A scanner and printer or photocopier Tracing paper Sticky tape (optional) Pencil Fading fabric marker (optional) Pins and needles Scissors Fabrics for background and appliqué design Interfacing (optional) Iron Fabric glue (optional) A sewing machine with embroidery foot Sewing threads in colours of your choice Ribbons (optional) A frame to fit your design   Method: 1. When you’ve chosen the photo of your pet, either scan and print it or photocopy it, enlarging it to fit your frame. If you’ve chosen a very large frame, you’ll need to print out tiled sections of the image and piece them together like a jigsaw and tape in place, to create your template. Then lay the tracing paper over the image and draw over the areas of the face and/or body you’d like to include in your final piece. Pick out specific features you’d like to include – it’s best to keep it as simple as […]
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Jun 17
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Fresh Flower Chandelier Tutorial by Clare Youngs

The little bottles that feature in this project are easy to find if you look at online stores for flower arranging and wedding favours. Hung from a wire base and filled with a pretty mix of fresh flowers they make a truly stunning decoration. Be sure to use thick wire—the bottles have water and can get heavy.   Materials Thick wire Tape measure Wire cutters Bullnose pliers Thin wire 5 small glass bottles Fresh flowers       1 Cut a length of thick wire measuring 33 in. (84 cm). Bend the wire to form a ring and use pliers to bend a small loop at one end and a small hook at the other end. Place the hook into the loop, and squeeze together to secure.     2 Cut two lengths of thick wire measuring 1 1⁄4 in. (3 cm) more than the diameter of the ring you made in Step 1. Use pliers to wrap one end of the first wire around the wire ring—I started at the join.   3 Stretch the wire across the ring and wrap the opposite end around the ring. Trim off any extra wire. 4 Rotate the wire ring by 90 […]
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Jun 10
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How To Blow The Perfect Bubblegum Bubble

1. For optimum bubble size, we recommend using no more than 3 pieces of gum. 2. Sugar is bad for bubbles! Chew your gum for at least 5 minutes before blowing bubbles to work out all the sugar and warm up the gum. 3. Spread the gum over your tongue. 4. Breathe in deeply. 5. Blow slowly, using slow even breaths to give your gum time to stretch and grow, with firm but gentle pressure so the bubble doesn’t sag.   POP!   Well done, now go and clean yourself up!     Chloë Owens
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Jun 01
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How to: Make a Felt Ball Garland

Hilda decides to spruce things up a bit…   Materials you will need A towel Wool tops for felting A bottle of warm soapy water A bowl of clean water Embroidery floss (thread)   1 Hilda lays down a towel to soak up any water that might spill and grabs a handful of wool. She separates the fibres out evenly so there are no heavy clumps, and lays it over the palm of her paw.     2 She takes her bottle of soapy water and pours a couple of glugs over the wool. 3 Hilda then squishes the soap into the fibres and scrunches the wool from the centre until it begins to gather into a ball.     4 Very gently Hilda rolls the wool in the palms of her paws until it starts to take shape. She keeps rolling, round and round…       5 After a few minutes of rolling, the felt ball starts to form into a firm shape. Then she dips it into the clean water to rinse it, and gently squeezes out the excess water. She carries on rolling and rinsing until the ball feels dense.     6 Once she has […]
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May 20
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Flower and Herb Wreath Tutorial by Catherine Woram

This lovely and fragrant wreath is made from rustic, dark brown twigs and decorated with a selection of colorful summer flowers that are interspersed with sprigs of rosemary and mint.   Materials Dark wood twigs (for making the wreath framework) Florist’s wire Large flowers such as peonies and hydrangeas Scissors Artificial ready-wired pink berry picks Pliers (optional) Stems of fresh rosemary and mint Small delicate flowers such as Alchemilla mollis (lady’s mantle) for the wreath surround 20in (50cm) ribbon, ¾ in (2cm) wide, for the hanging loop     1 Bend the twigs to form a circular wreath shape with a diameter of approximately 14in (35cm) or whatever size is required. You will find it easier to bend the twigs if you soak them in water for a few hours first, as this will make them softer and more pliable. Use lengths of florist’s wire to hold the twigs in place to form the wreath. 2 Cut down the large flower stems to a length of about 4in (10cm) using the scissors. Wrap a length of florist’s wire around the peony stem and then attach this to the twig wreath, wrapping the wire around several times to keep the flower […]
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Apr 24
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How to: Up-Cycle a Lampshade

Materials you will need Lampshade frame Damp cloth Fabric strips 1½ in. (4cm) wide and 5 in. (13cm) longer than the length of each bar Glue gun Lots of beads/old necklaces Pliers Ribbons Beading wire Masking tape Embroidery floss (thread) Gathered lace trim Buttons Felt flower embellishments     1. Thrifty Thelma and Woolly the Lamb are stripping the ugly fabric from their lampshade. They want to give it a fresh new look. Once all the fabric has been taken off, they clean it with a damp cloth.     2. They tear strips of fabric to wrap around each bar. Then they add glue to the top of the bar with a glue gun, wrap the strip of fabric round tightly all the way down to the bottom, and secure it with another dab of glue. They do this to every vertical bar. And because they tore the fabric, the strips are frayed, which Thelma and Woolly like.     3. Next, Thelma measures around the inner circular section where the light bulb goes. She finds an old necklace that she never wears, cuts it to size using pliers, and then attaches it to the frame using a glue […]
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Apr 17
by bibelotm_wp in Craft, Creative, Guests, Learn 2 comments

Cane Handled Bag Tutorial – Kate Marsden

I spotted these cute cane handles in my local wool shop a couple of weeks ago and just had to get them. I decided to make a little handbag using one of my fabrics and some contrasting Liberty print. Here’s how…   You will need:      2 pieces of fabric for the outside of the bag – each measuring 37cm x 26cm (I used my Park Hill Bold fabric in teal) 2 pieces of contrasting fabric for the lining (same measurements – I used this Liberty print design) A pair of cane bag handles (mine are a medium size measuring 14cm across the bottom and 10.5cm high). Thread Sewing machine, hand needle, pins     1. Pin the two outer pieces together (right sides together) along the bottom edge – take care when using a directional print as I have. Pin two long edges of the lining fabric together as well.   2. Stitch both of these edges with 1.5cm seam allowances.   3. Press both seams open.   4. Pin the lining fabric to the outer fabric (right sides together), taking care to line up the seams. Leave a gap along one of the short edges (to enable you to pull through […]
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Apr 08
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Tips for taking better photos – Zoë Power

I adore photography and creating beautiful images and thought it would be fun to share a few brief tips that have helped me over the years. All just as applicable to mobile phone cameras as well as DSLRs (all the images in this post were captured on my iPhone).   1. Background If you want your subject to be the focus, think carefully about what your background looks like through your viewfinder, are there any distracting elements? Piles of washing? Cables? I find simple backgrounds work really well as they don’t fight or detract from the subject; you want the background to complement the subject. You don’t have to spend a fortune, either. Things to try including: large bits of card from art shops, wrapping paper (but don’t go for anything too busy!), table tops, floors, bits of old wood, fabric/sheets (but give them an iron, it’ll be worth it!).       2. Light (and shade) Light can make or break your image. Photography is all about capturing light, there are many books on my bookcase entitled “waiting for the light” and similar. Natural light is your friend and provides the best quality of light. Look carefully and observe […]
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Apr 03
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How to make Easter Egg Pom Poms – Frilly Pops

If like us, you’re a pom pom making fanatic, then you’re going to love these rainbow coloured egg-shaped pom pom’s by Stephanie Dulieu of Frilly Pops! They’re perfect for keeping little ones entertained during the Easter break and for people who find pom pom’s particularly pleasing…   Materials Pen & Pencil Sharp scissors A piece of thick cardboard, corrugated or a cereal box. 2 large bulldog clips 1 small bulldog clip or paper clip An assortment of coloured yarns     To make the pom pom maker: Step 1 First you will need to make your DIY pom pom maker, you can do this easily by cutting out 4 horseshoe shapes out of thick cardboard. You can make these as big as you like, the bigger they are, the bigger your pom will be but for this tutorial I have gone for 1.5” across and 2’’ tall. Step 2 Take a pen and draw a guideline where the curved part looks like a half circle. If you are making pom poms with children, then this helps to show them where the yarn needs to be filled and where to stop. Step 3 Take two horseshoes and hold them back to back, so […]
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Mar 08
by bibelotm_wp in Learn 0 comments

Five awesome women everyone should know about

They’re brave, feminist and unconventional, and had a seminal impact on art and popular culture. To celebrate International Women’s day we hail five awesome women.   Jean Rhys   Jean Rhys was a brilliant writer, her books are rated as among the most accomplished of her era. She was able to circumvent prostitution, three failed marriages, alcoholism, imprisonment and sojourns in an asylum, to write four remarkable novels, including her brilliant acclaimed final novel Wide Sargasso Sea. Born Ella Gwendolyn Rees William in 1890, Rhys was a pioneer; she articulated the lives of women brutally and honestly, in a way that had never been done before. The women in Jean Rhys novels and short stories are penniless, lonely and have painful and desperate lives. Best depicted by Sophia Jensen, from Good morning, Midnight, Rhys’s ultimate heroine, Rhys’ women are bravely searching for self-determination whilst dealing with the despair, and anguish of doomed romances. It would be easy to write Jean’s work off as anti-feminist, and some have tried to, but far from it. Rhys lifted the lid on the precocious nature of the lives of women during the beginning of the last century, and in doing so gave a voice […]
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Feb 23
by bibelotm_wp in Birds, Learn, Lists 0 comments

Birds that mate for life

Bald Eagle The national emblem of the United States, these birds have an impressive wingspan of 6-7 feet. They stick together for life, except in the event of their partner’s death – or impotency. They choose the tops of large trees to build nests, which they typically use and enlarge each year – nests can reach 10 feet across and weigh a half ton! Barn Owl Creatures of habit, they spend a lot of time at home, and like to stick to a strict routine in their daily comings and goings. They have impeccable hearing – it’s said that a Barn Owl can actually hear a mouse’s heartbeat in a 30ft sq room! Courtship involves the male bringing the female food, and copulation usually takes place with every gift of food! But it’s not all about food and sex, most pairs also engage in mutual preening, cheek rubbing and meaningful conversation – they “talk” to each other in the nest making a wide variety of soft chittering and hissing calls. Laysan Albatross These birds live in open ocean waters and wander the skies above, only returning to land when they’re ready to “find love” at the age of 6 or 7. […]
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Feb 19
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Make a Paper Aeroplane

The origin of paper planes is a bit of a mystery, although they’re generally believed to have originated in China around 2000 years ago. Folding paper aeroplanes played a big role in the development and evolution of the first aircrafts to ever take flight in our skies, with pioneers such as Sir George Cayley, Charles Langley and the Wright brothers testing their ideas out with paper.   2000 years later, paper planes are still a popular form of origami, and something we believe everyone should know how to do!         Chloë Owens & Chiaki L’Argent
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Feb 14
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Say “I love you” in 21 different languages

English – I love you Swedish – Jag alskar dig French – Je t’aime Dutch – Ik hou van jou Mandarin – Wo ai ni Cantonese – Ngo oiy ney a Turkish – Seni Seviyorum Hindi – Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae German – Ich liebe dich Thai – Phom rak khun Italian – Ti amo Russian – Ya tebya liubliu Spanish – Te amo Irish – Taim i’ ngra leat Urdu – mai aap say pyaar karta hoo Greek – S’agapo Afrikaans – Ek het jou life Polish – Kocham Ciebie Yiddish – Ikh hob dikh Welsh – ‘Rwy’n dy garu di Japanese – Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu       Chloë Owens  
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Feb 11
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Learn to dance the foxtrot!

SLOW SLOW – QUICK QUICK
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Feb 11
by bibelotm_wp in Learn, Make 1 comments tags: Learn

Learn to Sew – Getting Started

There are loads of fantastic guides out there instructing the budding seamstress on how to take on a new sewing project from start to finish. But 15 years of sewing experience have taught me that there is more to learning how to sew than following a recipe. Much of what I learnt was through trial and error (and there were a lot of errors let me tell you!). Here are some of my tips to help you get started… So, you’ve got your first sewing machine, and that gorgeous cushion cover project you’ve got your eye on. But hold your horses! Lets take a look at your sewing station and see if you’ve got everything covered. Here we go:     Tip 1: Your iron is your friend Get a good iron; it doesn’t have to be expensive. If your sewing machine is on, so should your iron be. You want to be pressing between seams as you go to create a crisp, professional finish to your work, so waiting around for the iron to get to the right temperature every five minutes just wont do!   Tip 2: Measure twice, cut once Sewing newbies may not hear this oft-heard […]
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Feb 11
by bibelotm_wp in Birds, Learn, Make 1 comments

Make an Origami Bird

The paper crane has become an international symbol of good fortune and longevity, because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. It also represents fidelity, as Japanese cranes are known to mate for life. It’s said that a thousand folded cranes, one for each year of its life, makes a wish come true. In recent years it has also become a symbol for hope and peace as a result of it’s connection to the story of a young Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki born in 1943. Diagnosed with leukemia after being exposed to radiation after the bombing of Hiroshima, Sadako became determined to reach a goal of folding 1,000 cranes in hopes of being rewarded with health, happiness, and peace. Although she died before reaching her goal, the tradition of sending origami cranes to the Hiroshima memorial has endured as a symbol of Japan’s ongoing wish for nuclear disarmament and world peace.       Chloë Owens & Chiaki L’Argent
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