Few British sheep breeds can boast a fine fleece suitable for wearing against the skin, a feat particularly challenging in the ever-changing British weather. However, in the late 1800s, a remarkable breed emerged through a meticulous process of selective breeding—the Bluefaced Leicester sheep. Descended from the traditional Border Leicester breed, the Bluefaced Leicester owes its […]
Hey there, crafters! Today, I want to share with you an amazing experience I had recently while leading a needle felting landscape workshop. Although I am a Mum of one of the cub scouts, I was there as The Prolific Crafter sharing my love of crafting and getting others hooked. So, when the opportunity arose
As the winter months drag on, it can be easy to fall into the January blues. But for crafters, this time of year can be especially challenging. After the busy holiday season, it can be hard to find the motivation to pick up your knitting needles or crochet hook and create something new. But don’t
New Year’s Eve marks the end of 2022. This year started with COVID restrictions still in place, but as the year has progressed, we have found that the world has been opening more and more. There is a sense of excitement and positivity in the air looking forward to 2023. As a reclusive crafter I
What is this blog?! I am at heart, and beyond, a crafter. I knit, crochet, spin, weave – anything I can do with wool, I do it. Writing concise, sensible sentences is not me. Perhaps this is why there are professional blog writers and editors out there. I suspect that these clever people also know