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Latest book releases for textile enthusiasts this summer

Latest Books For Textile Enthusiasts

At the School of Stitched Textiles we’ve been known to embroider on the beach and crochet in the garden. Whatever you’re planning this summer, it’ll probably include some textile crafting! Right? Whether you’re a looking for a portable project to take on the plane, learn a new craft or want

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SST partner The Fabric Fox to provide exclusive discounts

The Fabric Fox Partner with SST to Offer Exclusive Discounts!

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership. We’re partnering with one of our Stitch Directory suppliers, the amazing, The Fabric Fox to provide exclusive offers and benefits to our subscribers and students. So, to kick things off we wanted to share a little bit about this brilliant, blossoming business and let

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Melanie Couffe tell us 'Colour is Life' in her exclusive interview with the School of Stitched Textiles

Melanie Couffe, ‘Colour Is Life’

Melanie Couffe is an independent Cross Stitch and Blackwork designer, published author, and a self-proclaimed lover of colour! Her ‘Colour is Life’ motto is an integral part of her style and designs, through which she hopes to spread joy and love! Born in the UK but now living in the

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Textile Talk podcast episode with Graham Stewart from Fibre52

Textile Talk with Graham Stewart

In episode 6 of our Textile Talk podcast – where we interview with inspiring artists – we talk to Graham Stewart from Fibre52. LISTEN NOW >> Textile Talk with Graham Stewart Listen to the podcast now or read through the transcript below. Graham Stewart – Fibre52 Graham Stewart is an international textile and apparel

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5 Ways to use silk in Textile Arts

5 Ways to Use Silk in Textile Arts

Silk is a gorgeous material to work. Its silky, glossy texture can add dimension, shine and opulence, making it a versatile material. We’re often asked how to work with silk and or how to use silk in Textile Art, so today we’re going cover the basics of  silk. We’ll be

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Understanding what size crochet hook to use in your project

What Size of Crochet Hook to use for your Project

Ever wondered why your crochet doesn’t look like the pattern? Or perhaps you’re just started out and you don’t know what a ‘stitch gauge’ is? This is the blog for you! With the help form our expert tutors we’re explaining everything you need to know about the difference between crochet

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Christmas Crafts for Stitch Enthusiasts

Christmas Crafts for Stitch Enthusiasts

At the School of Stitched Textiles we’re passionate about three things:  Textile Education (it’s what we do) Promoting crafts and creativity (it’s so good for mindfulness and wellbeing) Independent craft and haberdashery stores (we’d be miserable without them) So, we’ve come up with a way to combine our passions in

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16 Latest Book Releases for Textile Enthusiasts

16 Latest Textile Books for Stitch Enthusiasts

Christmas wouldn’t be ‘Christmas’ without a little bit of Christmas Crafting. So, to get those creative juices flowing we’ve put together a fabulous list of 16 latest textile books for stitch enthusiasts.  Like busy little Christmas elves, we’ve been browsing the bookshelves to produce this latest list containing the newest

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24 of the latest book releases for the stitchers

24 of the Latest Textile Books for Stitch Enthusiasts

With the threat of an extended lockdown Christmas just won’t be the same this year. Fortunately, we’ve been busy browsing the book shelves to produce an epic list of the very latest book releases. Covering everything from Whitework, to Weaving, and MacramĂ© to mending, this list will surely keep the

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