Wild Poppy Fabrics: the joy of purposeful fabric buying
Purposeful fabric buying with Amber from Wild Poppy Fabrics, exploring the benefits of choosing preloved fabric, making considered sewing purchases and reducing textile waste.
Nessa Hubbard: how to shop your yarn stash
Knitting coach Nessa Hubbard shares her tips for shopping your yarn stash, choosing the right yarn for projects and making the most of what you already have.
Stitching Kitchen: lessons in more thoughtful making
Stitching Kitchen began in Hannah’s home kitchen in 2017 and has since grown into a purpose-built studio and welcoming space for textile lovers. Hannah now runs regular workshops in sewing and creative textiles, with a team of tutors covering everything from dressmaking and quilting to knitting, crochet and felt-making.
Yarn Swap 19th September in South East London
If your yarn shelves are looking a little… crowded, or you’re itching for fresh inspiration to kick off the autumn season, we’ve got the perfect excuse to tidy, trade, and treasure-hunt! We’re co-hosting an Autumn Yarn Destash/Restash on Saturday, 19th September, from 1 to 4 P.M. at The Catford House.
It’s time for the Summer Stash Reset!
Join Destasher's Summer Stash Reset! Share preloved fabric, yarn and craft supplies, win maker prizes and make space for autumn sewing and knitting.
Rowan Bridgwood: embroidery, folklore, and reclaimed textiles
West Yorkshire embroidery artist Rowan shares her creative journey through reclaimed textiles, folklore and natural dyeing, alongside community craft projects, exhibitions, and Thread Collective socials.
Fabric Swap 20th June in South East London
Join our Fabric Swap at the Sustainable Fashion Fair at The Catford House on 20th June and refresh your sewing stash sustainably. Swap unwanted fabrics, sewing patterns, and haberdashery for new creative finds, discover eco-friendly sewing inspiration, and connect with our sustainable fashion community.
Lucy Fennessy: raising melanoma awareness through sewing
Lucy Fennessy, a melanoma survivor from the West Midlands, launched the Sew Summer Skin Challenge to promote sun-safe, handmade clothing during May’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Through the sewing community, she raises awareness of skin cancer prevention, encouraging stylish garments that protect against harmful UV exposure.
Madeline Tanoto: mending clothes, mending ourselves
Madeline Tanoto uses mending to connect people, reduce waste, and support wellbeing through craft and community.
Lena King: the joy of sewing and connecting
Meet Lena King, UK sewing content creator and Ankara Appreciation Week co-founder, sharing her sewing journey, fabric stash tips, and joyful community building.
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!
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.!
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.
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.
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.