by Maeri | Nov 9, 2016 | blogs, Crafts, Knitting, socks, Uncategorized
For some people, creating a closed Facebook group is a great way to grow their business. On Monday I interviewed (using Facebook Live on the Studio page) Christine Perry, known to thousands via her blog as Winwick Mum. Eighteen months ago, Christine started a Facebook...
by Maeri | May 10, 2016 | Crafting, Crafts, Creative, Crochet, Food and Drink, General News, Open Craft Night, Open Craft Nights, Random_stuff, Uncategorized
Many moons ago, the Studio had a monthly calendar event called “Open Craft Night.” These involved going to a local pub once a month, where we would have a room to ourselves to take on a designated craft. Some of the items we have made were pillow cases,...
by Maeri | Feb 16, 2016 | Crafting, Crafts, Creative, Dressmaking, Testimontial
In my last newsletter, I wrote about how I have added yoga as part of my mix of “things to do for me”. I know I shouldn’t tell you this, but it has made a difference in my sleep, which was erratic at best and at the worst of times, elusive. I can...
by Maeri | May 21, 2015 | Coats Crafts UK, Crafting, Crafts, Creative, Feature Blog Posts, General News, In the Know, Random_stuff
Hello readers! I have just returned from my second speaking gig on behalf of Coats Crafts UK at the stunning Newbury Race Course (on a completely different aside – I drove there from Wantage in Oxfordshire and took the B4494 road to Newbury – absolutely...
by Maeri | May 15, 2015 | Classes, Coats Crafts UK, Crafts, Creative, Crochet, Fabric, General News, Quilting, Sewing
If you have been following the Studio’s Facebook page, you will know that recently, I have been doing a fair amount of speaking. My husband would say that me speaking a lot isn’t a bit deal (ahem..) but this is different. This is speaking to those in the...
by Maeri | Aug 28, 2013 | Crafting, Crafts, Creative, General News, In the Know
Finding time to take stock of how your small business is doing is so important but (and put your hand up if I am talking about you) it tends to be the last thing we do. There are always other things that need to be done that appear to be more important. When Sarah...
