Mia Filisch: Knitting, Colour, and Community
Meet Mia Fillish, founder of Barge Knitters, who creates bold, colourful knits, supports sustainable indie yarns, and and is co-hosting the New Year Destash/Restash at Catford House 18th Jan!
Vivien Moyes: Celebrating Britain’s Textile Heritage
London maker Vivien Moyes revives Britain’s textile heritage with handmade bags and accessories crafted from vintage fabrics, celebrating iconic 60s–70s prints.
Yarn Swap 18th January in South East London
Come shift leftover skeins and pick up new inspiration! A New Year Yarn Destash/Restash is coming to Catford House, London SE6 on Sunday, 18th January 1 to 4 P.M.!
Hannah Latham: The Brand New Crochet Fishbowl
Hannah Latham launches a crochet fishbowl kit on Kickstarter—an eco-friendly, creative Christmas gift for makers who love mindful, human-crafted projects.
Daphne Yau: Turning Unloved Clothes into Upcycled Treasures
Discover Daphne Yau of Sewing Choi, turning unloved clothes into upcycled treasures, teaching sustainable fashion, and inspiring creativity with every stitch.
Kemi Ajose: West African Heritage in Modern Knitwear
Award-winning knitwear designer Kemi Ajose blends West African heritage, sustainability, and innovation to create timeless, zero-waste fashion.
Joy Holdsworth: Lost Fabric, Creativity & the Boxy Jacket
Meet Joy Holdsworth, the artist turned slow fashion designer behind Lost Fabric, creating eco-friendly jackets and sewing patterns from reclaimed quilts, blankets, and other textiles.
Jessica Ormerod: Healing Through Fabric & Thread
It all begins with an idea.
Curtains to Couture: Stitching Together Style & Sustainability
Meet Curtains to Couture: a creative upcycling collective redefining fashion with sustainability, slow style, and joy in every stitch.
Birgitta Helmersson: Designing Without Waste
Zero waste designer Birgitta Helmersson talks about Sewing with Scraps, her book on sustainable sewing and creative uses of fabric leftovers.
Fabric Swap 8th November in South East London
Swap your unused fabric for something fresh! Clear your stash, share what you don’t need, and find new materials to inspire your next project.
Vicky Grainger: A Creative Journey Without Rules
Meet Vicky Grainger from East London, a self-described dabbler — from sewing to quilting, embroidery to mosaics. Her creative work defies categories.
10 Scrap Yarn Knitting Projects for Charity
Got a leftover yarn stash sitting around and you’re not quite sure what to make? Knitting for a cause is a great way to turn your leftovers into something that makes a difference.