I have just returned from a visit to Sainte Marie aux Mines in Alsace, France, which hosts the annual Carrefour Européen du Patchwork (translation from the French: the European Patchwork Meeting [literally, crossroads]. The event takes place, not just in the village of Sainte Marie aux Mines but also in the neighbouring villages of SainteContinueContinue reading “Carrefour Européen du Patchwork – Part 1”
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How to lengthen a skirt with a ‘false hem’
We are right in the middle of September (as it’s the 15th today) so it seems like a good time to mention Second Hand September 2025. This is an initiative from Oxfam to encourage us all to live more sustainably by actively choosing to buy clothes second-hand. You can find out more about the challengeContinueContinue reading “How to lengthen a skirt with a ‘false hem’”
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