Articles | The Crafty Exchange

Oct 24, 20269 min read

Maker Spotlight: Meet Charlotte from CJ's Atelier

Meet Charlotte, the creative talent behind CJ's Atelier, whose colourful, intricately textured embroidery combines traditional stitches with beads, bold colours and beautiful botanical inspiration. In this Maker Spotlight, we explore her journey as a self-taught embroidery artist, her love of experimentation and her passion for sharing creative skills through sewing and embroidery workshops.

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The Crafty Exchange Is Officially One! A Year of Making, Discovering & Growing

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Oct 6, 20266 min read

The Crafty Exchange Is Officially One! A Year of Making, Discovering & Growing

The Crafty Exchange is officially one! We’re celebrating an incredible first year of helping makers discover independent suppliers, creative inspiration and useful resources – and giving you a little hint at something very exciting coming next!

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Would You Save It? Giving Old Furniture a New Lease of Life

Conscious Crafting

Sep 13, 20267 min read

Would You Save It? Giving Old Furniture a New Lease of Life

Could these tired old conservatory chairs be saved? With some reused curtains, reclaimed zips, old wadding and a little confidence, they were given a completely new lease of life.

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Maker Spotlight: Meet Kay from Thread Needle Soul

Maker SpotlightNeedlecraft

Aug 12, 20266 min read

Maker Spotlight: Meet Kay from Thread Needle Soul

Discover how Thread Needle Soul founder Kay found peace through the mindful art of embroidery, and why she's on a mission to help others experience the calming power of creativity. In this inspiring Maker Spotlight, we talk about beginner-friendly stitching, the importance of slowing down, and how a simple needle and thread can help quiet a busy mind.

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Guide: Easy Invisible Zip Insertion by Janet Moville

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Aug 3, 20263 min read

Guide: Easy Invisible Zip Insertion by Janet Moville

Learn how to achieve a neat, professional finish with this foolproof invisible zip tutorial from dressmaker, tailor and sewing tutor Janet Moville of The Modern Approach Sewing School.

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Maker Spotlight: Meet Kate from Harriet's Duck

NeedlecraftMaker Spotlight

Jul 1, 20268 min read

Maker Spotlight: Meet Kate from Harriet's Duck

Welcome to the first in our new Maker Spotlight series, where we celebrate the talented people behind the handmade community. We chat to crochet designer Kate from Harriet's Duck about finding creativity, designing colourful patterns, crafting for mental wellbeing, and why the journey is just as important as the finished make.

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