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 | Jan 10, 2012 | Adult_Courses, Knitting, Open Craft Night, Sewing, Sewing_Machines, Stitching and Sewing, Workshops
If there is one thing I have learned whilst doing my workshops here at the Studio, crafting isn't just about learning a new skill, it is about connecting with people and making time to be social. And what better time to do this than during the Winter monthes when...
by Maeri | Jul 6, 2011 | Adult_Courses, Classes, Cob Web Scarf, Creative, Embroidery, Feltmaking, Knitting, Macrame, Workshops
First of all, I have to say, I really liked writing that title as we often pick on Beryl about being a master felter – and just think of what her business card would read! Beryl has a very special place in the development of Make and Do. About two years...
by Maeri | Mar 28, 2011 | Adult_Courses, Beginning Knitting, Classes, Creative, Knitting, Making Simple Lined Curtains, Sewing, Workshops
We had two very busy workshops last week – one was Making Simple Lined Curtains (simple if you know how!) and Fit to Knit – our beginner knitting workshop. It got me thinking – perhaps an alternative version of both workshops would be to have...
by Maeri | Jul 18, 2010 | Adult_Courses, Cob Web Scarf, Crafts, Creative, Feltmaking, Food and Drink, Knitting, Quilting, Sewing, Stitching and Sewing, Workshops
I have been sooooo bad about posting the last six weeks! It is not because I haven't been busy – I am getting married in two weeks and when the plans were first banded around about where to have it, I decided that since we lived on such a pretty...
