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Has embroidery caught your eye? This classic intricate art welcomes beginners, but if you’re looking for advice for getting started then we have good news! The fabulous Rossella from Stitching in the Moment is a long-time embroidery queen, and she has been chatting to Hochanda who are here to provide you with her top six …

Fancy taking up something new? If you like to craft outside the box, then try Metalcraft! Hochanda have done it again as they introduce you to this new wave craft. Read on to learn more! What is Metalcraft and what can you make?     Metalcraft are range of tools that bend, shape, cut and …

Hello again Creative Friends Have you seen the recent lockdown craze of photographing yourself in various settings reproducing famous paintings. Here is a previous attempt of mine to recreate Klimt’s painting –  Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer currently at the Neue Galerie New York. Not photographing myself but using Powertex as the medium.   The piece …

Want to get into Machine Quilting but struggled to get started? Now’s the time to start your new favourite hobby! Here is what the wonderful Hayley West from Hochanda shares about machine quilting, read on to discover her top quilting tips!   Invest in good quality tools You don’t need a lot to get yourself …

How to Add a Zipper in 10 Easy Steps! Have you always wondered how to sew a zipper on properly? Your life is about to change for the better! We have come up with an easy step-by-step guide to show you how. So, if you are tired of making projects with inside-out or upside-down zippers …

A new card tutorial made for you today, and NOT a drop of frosting paste used. 1. Choose a robust stencil, background ones are ideal, don’t choose one with lots of loose little edges. 2. Using double sided sheet trim to just smaller than the stencil and apply to card (scrap is fine) then remove …

Hello, welcome to my step by step instructions to create a fabric sculpted scarecrow. Listed below are the items I used but feel free to substitute in anything you already have in your craft stash. Materials Used Wooden base from Powertex Powertex Universal Medium Black and Transparent Wooden dowel 20cm x 5cm Foil Masking tape …