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Finding fabrics for sustainable crafting
Give new life to fabric! Discover the joy of op shop finds, recycled textiles & hidden treasures for your next craft project.

Ruth Woods
Mar 194 min read
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The art of salvage: when fabric scraps become stories
Tiny fabric scraps hold big stories. Discover how to honour, organise, and repurpose them into meaningful creations.

Ruth Woods
Jan 294 min read
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The thrill of thrifting: Meet Jasper, a passionate treasure hunter
Discover the joy of thrift shopping! From secondhand treasures to sustainable tips, learn how to turn op shopping into a lifestyle.

Ruth Woods
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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Creating your own sewing sanctuary – A journey through my studios
Discover how my sewing studio became a space for creativity, growth, and inspiration – each room a reflection of my journey and passion.

Ruth Woods
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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The everyday artist: how life’s small moments spark big creativity
Exploring Jenny Davis's world of creativity, vintage textiles, and hand stitching, where every piece transforms finds into heartfelt art.

Ruth Woods
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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Exploring Japan's textile treasures
Explore Japan's textile treasures! From Tokyo’s fabric districts to shibori dyeing in Arimatsu, get inspired by my craft-filled journey.

Ruth Woods
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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Slow stitching ideas!
Discover Slow Stitching Ideas and Inspiration! There are countless projects waiting to be handcrafted through the art of slow stitching.

Ruth Woods
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Slow stitching: the mindful craft embracing imperfection
Slow Stitching is a relatively new term yet the practice is ancient. Picture an era where every garment, every quilt was meticulously...

Ruth Woods
Mar 19, 20246 min read
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Finding Materials to Create Recycled Fabric Baskets
To create gorgeous functional and decorative baskets you need to find some materials to create them with. This isn’t that difficult but I...

Ruth Woods
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Zak Foster: Artist, quilt master, and purveyor of memories
Ten years ago, if you'd told Zak Foster he'd be making a living as an artist making quilts he probably wouldn't believe you. Fast Forward...

Ruth Woods
Mar 26, 20226 min read
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Natural Dyeing as a sustainable practice with Kate James from Valleymaker
Think exquisite yarns and threads naturally dyed with local plants - and that's only the tip of the iceberg of what Kate James online...

Ruth Woods
Mar 17, 20225 min read
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Meet our guest blogger, Retritus: fibre artist, slow crafter, and botanical dye expert
My name is Norton Fredericks and I am a queer First Nations sustainable fibre artist living and working on Bullongin land, Gold Coast, Austr

Ruth Woods
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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A master of slow craft: An interview with Jane Milburn OAM
The first crafter we speak to for Sustainable Craft Month is Jane Milburn. Jane has worked tirelessly in the space, receiving an Order of...

Ruth Woods
Feb 28, 20228 min read
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Natural dyeing techniques for fabric and raffia
What is Natural Dyeing? Natural dyeing is an extremely old practice. Evidence suggests that extracting pigment from organic materials is...

Ruth Woods
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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Celebrating all crafty Mothers this Mother's Day
My mother was a brilliant seamstress. I remember the whirring sound of her sewing room. She would sit behind her industrial sewing...

Ruth Woods
May 4, 20213 min read
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Creative Mending - renew your wardrobe with these fun mending techniques!
Creative Mending adds a fun twist to traditional mending techniques. It allows you to use a garment’s flaws – a tear, a rip, or a lost...

Ruth Woods
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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Confessions of a serial crafter: I am a hoarder of unfinished objects (UFOs)
When we craft, we are mostly about the end result: that beautiful piece you get to put your name to, the woven basket, or the intricate stit

Ruth Woods
Mar 31, 20202 min read
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What is slow stitching? The mindful DIY craft you need to try.
To save you from a creative lull, I'll show you two fibre art exhibitions you can currently view online.

Ruth Woods
Mar 19, 20204 min read
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Why is craft so good for you? Here's my experience.
For many of us, modern life is hectic. A chaotic place where we are at the center of our own little doing cyclones. It’s very easy, in...

Ruth Woods
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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A crafters journey: it began with a Singer!
Everyone of us has a starting point: the beginning of their craft journey. If you can remember, what was yours!?

Ruth Woods
Dec 15, 20192 min read
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