Articles written by Kate Pullen
All 143 articles written by Kate Pullen
Audiobook Review of The Sleeping Doll: Jeffrey Deaver's Novel is Full of Twists and Turns
Category: Audiobooks (general)
This is a review of the audiobook version of The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver. In true Jeffrey Deaver fashion the listener is taken on a journey full of plot twists. more...
Audiobook Language Courses: Whether for Holiday or Business, Learning has Never Been Easer
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Audiobooks language courses are a great way to learn foreign languages. A second language is a useful skill to have, whether it is for conversational or business use. more...
Profile of Podiobooks.com: A Website Dedicated to Delivering Free Audiobooks by Podcast
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Podiobooks.com provide audiobooks by podcast. The website offers a wide range of audiobooks in many different genres including multi cast (drama) recordings. more...
Small Business SWOT Analysis: Help Build the Foundations for Long-term Business Success
Category: Small/Home Business (general)
A SWOT analysis helps to identify the Strengths,Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that face a business and is as relevant for small businesses as it is larger ones. more...
Review of The Chopin Manuscript: 15 Authors Collaborate in this Award Winning Audiobook
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Each chapter of the Audie award winning Chopin Manuscript audiobook has been written by one of 15 international thriller writers in a innovative collaborative project. more...
Small Business Armchair Research: Gather Important Market Information
Category: Small/Home Business (general)
Use the Internet to research and find valuable market information to help build a successful small business without leaving home! Here are some tips for armchair research more...
Category: E-Commerce (general)
An e-commerce website is the perfect opportunity for a smaller company to really demonstrate one of its key strengths - its size. Good website planning is crucial. more...
Build an International Business: Tips for Creating a Successful International E-Commerce Website
Category: E-Commerce (general)
When planning an international e-commerce website, make the sales process as simple as possible for the customer, and this includes avoiding any potential confusion. more...
Free Language Learning Tools: There Are Many Ways To Improve or Learn New Language Skills
Category: Language Study (general)
The Internet has opened up many new exciting opportunities for language learners looking to learn new skills, from conversation with native speakers to lessons by MP3. more...
Review of Sail by James Patterson: A Fast Paced Unabridged Audiobook from Bestselling Author
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
This is a review of the unabridged audiobook, Sail, by James Patterson. Fans of this genre will enjoy the fast moving pace and the excellent narration. more...
The Audies - Audiobook Awards: An Annual Celebration of all Aspects of the Audiobook Industry
Category: Audiobooks (general)
The Audies awards celebrate all aspects of the audiobook industry. As well as providing an interesting insight, they can also provide inspiration for your next listen! more...
World Without End Audiobook Review: The Audiobook Edition of the Bestseller by Ken Follett
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
This is a review of the World Without End audiobook by Ken Follett and read by Richard E Grant. The story gives us an intriguing insight into life in medieval Britain. more...
Why Listen to Audiobooks?: Six Reasons Why Audio Versions of Books are Worth Considering
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Audiobooks have come of age! Long gone are the days of cassette tapes and poor quality recordings. Today's audiobooks are convenient, portable and of the highest quality more...
Sew Baby Slings: Baby Carriers Can Be Sewn With Just a Few Sewing Skills
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Baby wearing is increasing in popularity. Baby slings and carriers are straightforward to sew, and this is an ideal way to own your own special baby carrier for your baby more...
Free Audiobooks at LibriVox: Public Domain Books are Recorded and Published for Free Download
Category: Audiobooks (general)
LibriVox is an exciting initiative, their mission is to record and publish books that are in the public domain and make them freely available via their website more...
How to Make Money From a Hobby: Making Money From Hobbies Can Be a Useful Extra Income Stream
Category: Hobbies (general)
While making money from a hobby might not be a key objective when starting out, there is no doubt that it helps fund what can sometimes be expensive activity. more...
Recycle, Repurpose and Restyle: Green Sewing Projects Help the Environment and Create Unique Clothes
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Someone with a few sewing skills and some creativity can help the environment by recycling clothes while also creating a whole new wardrobe of unique garments. more...
Fun, Easy Beginner Sewing Projects: Learn to Sew by Making Bags, Cozies and Other Interesting Items
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Beginner sewing projects needn't be boring! Learn to sew while and also have fun making some of these interesting yet simple projects great for beginners. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
"Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Projects for Creative Knitters" (AKA "New Knits") by Erika Knight is an interesting knitting book, containing unusual knitting patterns more...
Green Projects to Sew: Sewing Ideas that are Fun and Help the Environment
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
A few sewing skills are all that are required to undertake a variety of green or environmentally friendly sewing projects. more...
Super Stitches Knitting Review: Karen Hemingway's Dictionary of Over 300 Knitting Stitch Patterns
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
Super Stitches Knitting - Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns by Karen Hemingway, is a useful addition to a knitters book case. more...
Photographing Cross Stitch Tips: How to Take Perfect Pictures of Your Work Every Time
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Taking good photographs of finished cross stitch projects, whether for submission to a magazine, recording your work or posting to a blog is important and easily achieved more...
Tips to Keep Your Book Club Fresh: Planning and Running a Readers Group for Long Term Success
Category: Book Clubs
Running a successful book club includes keeping it fresh and interesting. Here are some tips for running a successful book club and keeping it vibrant. more...
Planning and Starting a Book Club: Decide Where and When to Meet and How to Structure Meetings
Category: Book Clubs
An important part of planning a book club is deciding how often and where the group will meet and how the meetings will run. There are a number of formats to choose from. more...
How to Sew Heart Shaped YoYos: Instructions for Sewing Romantic Suffolk Puffs for Valentines Day
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sew romantic heart shaped yoyos for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions such as weddings. These are easy to make and can be adapted in a wide variety of ways. more...
Sew Reusable Fabric Shopping Bags: Free Morsbag Sewing Pattern for "Green" Cloth Grocery Tote Bags
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sewing reusable shopping bags from recycled fabric helps reduce the number of plastic bags used. The Morsbag initiative offers a free sewing pattern to get people started more...
Needle Felting in Sewing Projects: Add Embellishments to Needlework Using This Interesting Technique
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The technique of needle felting is used to add embellishments to many different sewing and needlecraft projects. The sharp barbed needle can be worked by hand or machine. more...
Sewing and Needlework Resolutions: How Your Favorite Needlecraft Can Help With New Year Pledges
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
According to USA.gov, the list of popular New Year's resolutions varies very little year by year. The same old favorites top the resolution charts every year. more...
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Review of Book Exploring Traditional Textiles and Fiber Crafts
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories, published by Interweave Press, is a book that explores the hand woven textiles of the area. more...
Ideas for Gifts for Sewers: There Are Lots of Presents Suitable for People Interested in Sewing
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are many ideas for gifts for people interested in sewing and needlecraft. From stocking fillers, through to special presents, we take a look at some ideas. more...
Freestanding Machine Embroidery: These Popular Designs Offer Creative Opportunities to Embroiderers
Category: Embroidery
Freestanding machine embroidery designs have been cleverly created to give lacy open work patterns that do not require fabric and can be used in a variety of ways. more...
Sew Fragrant Tree Ornaments: Use Cookie Cutters as Templates to Make Festive Decoration From Felt
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Cookie cutters are available in a wide number of shapes and are ideal for use as sewing templates. Great festive ornaments and decorations are easy to sew. more...
Man Booker Prize: Profile of the Internationally Renowned Literary Award
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
The Man Booker Prize is one of the most significant literary awards available to authors from the British Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland. more...
The Cockney Sparrow: The Latest Historical Novel by Dilly Court
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century. more...
Arthur Conan Doyle Life in Letters: Review of a New Book Giving an Insight into the Author´s Life.
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was a prolific letter writer. A number of his letters are published in this book giving an illuminating insight. more...
Audio Book Review On Chesil Beach: The Booker Prize Nominated Book By Ian McEwan
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
A review of the audio book version of On Chesil Beach. Read by the author, Ian McEwan, this is an interesting listen, the interview included is fascinating. more...
Working With Felt: This Versatile Fabric is Perfect for Many Sewing Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Felt is an extremely versatile textile. It has a long and interesting history, yet remains popular today because of its many qualities. more...
Sewing Capes For Halloween.: How to Sew For Ghouls and Demons.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Using a few sewing skills and some imagination that great Halloween mainstay, the cape can be made. A cape is the 'must have' accessory for all ghouls and demons. more...
Making Pin Cushions: These Handy Sewing Accessories are Quick and Easy to Make
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Pin cushions are useful sewing accessories and are quick and easy to make. They are also great fun to adapt and decorate and bring a little kitsch to the work bench. more...
Buying Fabric on the Internet: Purchasing Material Online Opens Up a Whole New World of Opportunity
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Internet offers a shop window of the world's most interesting and exciting fabrics, as well as presenting great buying opportunities. more...
Cashmere, Alpaca, Camel and Llama: A Look at the Animals That Provide These Luxury Fibers
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Kashmir or Cashmere goat and the family of camelids including the Alpaca, Llama, Camel and Vicuna all produce luxury and highly prized fibers used in fabrics and yarn more...
Angora Goats and Angora Rabbits: Both Breeds Produce Fine Fibers Used in High Quality Textiles
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Angora Goat and the Angora Rabbit both produce high quality fibers used in a range of textiles including fabrics and yarns. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sewing your own soft toys is a great way to make items for your baby. Using some of the free sewing tutorials available and organic materials lovely safe toys can be sewn more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Old t-shirts provide a useful source of fabric that can be used in a variety of sewing projects. With some creative thought unique and useful items can be made. more...
All About Yo-Yos or Suffolk Puffs: Learn How to Make and Use these Little Fabric Rosettes.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Yo-Yos, or Suffolk Puffs, are gathered circles of fabric which have a variety of uses. Use them in quilting projects or for decoration. We have instructions and ideas. more...
Back to School Sewing Projects: Use a Few Basic Skills and Free Sewing Patterns to Make Useful Items
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Back to School sewing projects can be quick and easy to sew. There are a variety of free sewing patterns and projects available to make bags, pencil cases and backpacks. more...
Sewing Projects For Children: Interesting Patterns and Activities for Kids to Sew During Holidays
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you are looking for some different activities to do with children during the holidays, how about looking at some sewing projects. There are many interesting projects. more...
Interweave Felt Magazine: A Special Issue Magazine Dedicated to Feltmaking is Published
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Interweave Publishing, who publish a range of craft related magazines and books, have recently published a special issue Felt magazine covering all aspects of the craft. more...
Fabric Dyeing Techniques: Hand Dyed Material is a Useful Addition to Many Sewing Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Dyeing fabric is a useful technique to know. Undyed fabrics can be dyed to a whole pallet of colors and dyed fabrics can be over dyed to give them a new lease of life. more...
Pricing your Sewing and Needlework: How to set the Price when Selling Your Craft Work
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
When planning to sell sewing and needlework, be it cross stitch pictures, embroidery, patchwork or quilts, a key aspect of ensuring successful sales is correct pricing. more...
Sewing Summer and Beach Wear: Sew Bikinis and Summer Tops from a Range of Free Sewing Patterns
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With summer here, why not take a look at some of the great free sewing patterns available and make yourself some new items of beachwear including bikinis and summer tops. more...
Wire Crochet and Spool Knitting: Use Unusual Techniques to Bring Something Different to your Jewelry
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Explore new and different techniques to your jewelry making. Traditional textile techniques lend themselves to wire work and create a whole new range of opportunities. more...
Recycle and Repurpose Fabrics: Start a Fabric Stash of old, cast off Materials and Garments!
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use old or cast off garments, textile remnants or pieces of upholstery fabric in your sewing to create original items. This is low cost and environmentally friendly. more...
Make a Crochet Silver Wire Ring: Use Different Techniques to Make Unique Items of Jewelry
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Use crochet to make a stunning ring from fine silver wire. A large cabochon stone is held in place in a crocheted wire setting which can be adapted in a variety of ways. more...
String Beads with a Bead Spinner: This Handy Tool is a Useful Addition to the Beaders Workbox.
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Stringing seed beads can be a long and frustrating task, however there is a simple tool available which can make this task quicker, easier and a lot less onerous! more...
Beading Videos on the Internet: Learn New Wire and Bead Jewelry Making Techniques
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
The internet offers an excellent resource for the Wire and Bead jewelry maker. Many different techniques are clearly demonstrated in a variety of free online videos. more...
Listen to Audio Books on Your PDA: Find MP3 Files on the Internet to Download to a Handheld Device
Category: PDAs
Modern PDA's offer the facility to play MP3 files, thus making them a good alternative to an MP3 player, as they play audio - but also offer so much more! more...
Read E-Books on a PDA with eReader: Reader Software for both Pocket PC and Palm Handheld Devices
Category: PDAs
eReader is a useful program for your PDA allowing a wide variety of e-books to be stored and read on your handheld device. Available for both Palm and Pocket PC PDA's. more...
Category: PDAs
A wireless keyboard is an extremely useful accessory for your PDA. Forget the frustrations of on-screen data entry and start to enter text quickly and easily. more...
Hand Dye Yarn Using Easter Egg Dye: Create Hand Painted Yarns in Your Kitchen Using Normal Food Dyes
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Oxidizing silver turns the surface black. This is a useful technique to know and works well with silver wire jewelry, emphasizing the twists and turns of the wire. more...
Create Wonderful Items of Jewelry: Make One of a Kind items of Jewelry using Vintage Components.
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
By using components found in vintage, antique or old and discarded jewelry, you can bring a unique element to your designs with a bit of creativity and imagination. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
A wire jig is a useful tool for the wire jewelry artist. In this article we take an introductory look at wire jigs and how they can help make items of wire jewelry. more...
How to Make Daisy Wire Earrings: An Easy Project for Beginners Using a Jig
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
This project is great for beginners looking to use their wire jig for the first time. It introduces making basic shapes and are finished using very simple techniques. more...
Introduction to Working with Wire: What are the Best Wires to use to make Wire Jewelry?
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
With little in the way of specialist equipment, lovely items of jewelry can be made from wire and beads. However, what is the best wire for beginners to use? more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Findings are an essential part of all jewelry, and wire jewelry is no exception. Well chosen findings can make all the difference to an item of jewelry. more...
Knitting Groups on the Internet: A Look at Internet Groups and Forums Available for the Knitter.
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Internet groups and forums present a great way for knitters worldwide to get together and talk about all aspects of knitting. We look in more detail at what is available more...
Interchangeable Knitting Needles: How Interchangeable Knitting Needle Sytems Can Help The Knitter.
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
A mix of different sized needle heads and cords offer a highly flexible and adaptable knitting needle range to knitters, giving many different configurations. more...
Category: British/UK Affairs (general)
Reports of a grossly overweight child again focuses attention on childhood obesity and what steps are in place to encourage healthy eating amongst Britain's young people more...
British Labour Party Faces Change.: Will Gordon Brown take over as leader of the party?
Category: British/UK Affairs (general)
As the end of the premiership of Tony Blair draws close, we look at the Chancellor, Gordon Brown and his quest for leadership. Is this the certainty it once appeared? more...
Knitted Breasts to Help New Mums!: UK Hospital has a Novel use of Knitting Plus Link to Free Pattern
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
A UK hospital is using hand knitted breasts to help teach young mums about breast feeding. This is an interesting way that knitters can knit for a good cause. more...
Crochet and Knit Ideas for Easter: Make great gifts and also improve your skills!
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Crochet and knit gifts this Easter! We look at combining making great Easter gifts with learning some new skills and techniques. more...
Full Cast Performance Audiobooks: Multi Voiced Recordings are an Interesting Alternative
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Many audiobooks contain recordings of dramatizations of stories. This exciting format is well suited to people who struggle with single voice recordings of audiobooks. more...
Why Won't it Felt! Felting Problems: Challenges of Recycling and Repurposing Wool Yarns and Fabrics
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Recycling, repurposing and revamping crafts are very 'in' at the moment and one of the most popular trends is felting old wool sweaters and blankets to make accessories. more...
Abridged or Unabridged Audiobooks?: The Importance of Abridging Spoken Word Books
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Audiobooks are often available in both abridged and unabridged versions. What does abridging mean and how does it effect the plot of an audiobook? more...
MP3 Audio Guides and Tours: Download a Digital Alternative to Paper Travel Books
Category: Audiobooks (general)
The digital audio revolution is changing the way that travel information is accessed. Simply download an audio guide onto an mp3 player and listen to detailed information more...
Listen to Audiobooks with Children: How to Get the Most From Your Listening Time
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Listening to audiobooks with children is very rewarding and is a great opportunity to share a common experience. Finding the right book is part of the key to success. more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis. more...
Tips for Small Business Success: Setting Up an E-Commerce Website to Sell Internationally
Category: E-Commerce (general)
Setting up an e-commerce website to reach international customers has never been easier. Even so, there are a few key tips that will help small businesses achieve success more...
Use eBay as a Research Tool: Gain Valuable Information Before Building an E-Commerce Website
Category: E-Commerce (general)
In addition to being a great sales opportunity, eBay also offers companies a great research tool that can help build a successful e-commerce business. more...
The Art of Detection: Review of the The Unabridged Audiobook by Laurie R King
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
The Art of Detection, by bestselling author Laurie R King, is a great listen. The audiobook is read by two skilled narrators who bring the book to life. more...
Six Audiobook Myths Debunked: Reasons to Take Another Look at Audiobooks
Category: Audiobooks (general)
If the term 'audiobook' conjures up memories of unreliable and expensive tapes or poorly read stories, now is the time to take another look (or listen!) more...
Audiobooks For Mother's Day: Ideas and Tips for Giving Audiobooks as a Gift
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Audiobooks make a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day. Digital downloads and electronic gift certificates also means that audiobooks are ideal for last minute purchases. more...
The Audiobook Market: How Digital Downloads are Changing the Way Books Are Listened To.
Category: Audiobooks (general)
The audiobook market is changing. The availability of digital downloads is altering the way that audio editions are being purchased and how they are listened to. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Baby diapers are easy to sew, and there is a wealth of information available on the Internet to help. This is also a great way to customize diapers and soakers. more...
A Profile of Audible.com: The Large Retailer of Fiction and Non Fiction Audio Books
Category: Audiobooks (general)
Audible are a major retailer of audio books and the range of books includes the latest bestsellers through to the classics. This profile looks at Audible in more detail more...
Earth Day Sewing Projects: Green Sewing Resolutions to Help the Environment
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use your sewing skills to make a difference this Earth Day. Make some simple Earth Day sewing resolutions and help the environment with your craft. more...
Beginner Cross-Stitch Projects: Pick the Perfect Kits to Learn Stitching Techniques and Have Fun
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Picking the right project is important when starting to learn about cross stitch. The perfect project will teach new techniques and provide a foundation on which to build more...
Stitch Graffiti Book Review: Unexpected Cross Stitch by Heather Holland-Daly of Monsterbubbles
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Heather Holland-Daly, owner of the cross stitch design company Monsterbubbles, has written a book which takes an unusual approach to cross stitch and stitching projects. more...
Quick Craft: Sewing Egg Cozies: Quick Easy Sewing Project That's Great for Gifts or to Sell
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Egg cozies are a versatile item, and not just for Easter! They are great for beginner sewers, excellent projects for youngsters and highly desirable objects to sell. more...
How to Buy the Right Sewing Book: Tips to Make the Perfect Purchase Every Time
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With sewing and needlecraft books available about everything from quilting and patchwork through to garment design and tailoring, how do you pick the right one? more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
49 Sensational Skirts by "Skirtgirl" Alison Willoughby offers readers the opportunity to make unique pieces of wearable art in Alison's innovative and unique style. more...
Cross Stitch Photos For Magazines: How to Send Needlework Images for Publication
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There is nothing quite like seeing photographs of your cross stitch in print; however, how do you go about sending images of your work to magazines? more...
Interview with Horst Couture: A Fascinating Insight into the World of Couture Clothing Design
Category: International Fashion Designers
Horst Couture creates a collection of felt clothes. Using special techniques, Horst creates fabulous wearable art from one-of-a-kind gowns to an off-the-shelf collection more...
Setting Book Club Questions: Preparing Interesting Discussion Material For Readers is Essential.
Category: Book Clubs
An important part of running a book club is setting interesting and relevant questions. Good questions and discussion material will help ensure interesting meetings. more...
Setting Up a Book Club: Good Planning Will Ensure the Launch of a Successful Readers Group
Category: Book Clubs
Joining a book club can be a rewarding experience however if there are not any suitable clubs locally, setting up a club is an exciting option and relatively easy to do more...
Sew Valentine's Day Cards: Adapt Free Sewing Patterns and Add Romantic Style to Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use your sewing skills to make lovely Valentine's Day cards this year. Many free sewing and needlework projects can be adapted and turned into great handmade cards . more...
How to Needle Felt: Use a Dry Felting Technique to Add Embellishments to Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Using a felting needle is great way to add embellishments to sewing project. While it is a simple technique, a few key tips will help produce perfect results every time. more...
Sew Baby Shoes and Slippers: Use Free Online Sewing Patterns to Make Baby Booties
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you have never used a free online sewing pattern why not give it a go! Easy booties and slippers are quick and easy to make and make wonderful gifts for new babies. more...
Electronic Gift Certificates: Last Minute Presents for Sewers and Needlecrafters
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Electronic gift certificates are an ideal last minute present for people interested in sewing and needlecrafts. Books, magazines and supplies can all be bought online. more...
I Can Make You Thin - Paul McKenna: Review of the Best Selling Book By UK´s Leading Self Help Author
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
Paul McKenna has published a successful series of self help books. We take a look at Í Can Make You Thin´to see whether the hype surrounding the books is justified. more...
Katie Price - Crystal: Lastest Novel by UK Celebrity, Jordan Immediate Best Seller.
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
Crystal has sold more than the 2007 Man Booker Prize shortlist combined. This is a celebrity penned bestseller, however is it any good? more...
Machine Embroidery Book Review: Wild and Wacky - 'Stitch on Any and Every Surface'
Category: Embroidery
This book is targeted at machine embroiderers who have embroidered about every surface they can think of and are wondering 'what next'? more...
Sewing Machines for Children: An Important Part of Teaching Children to Sew and Learn Needlecraft.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
At some stage, when teaching children to sew, they are likely to want to use a sewing machine. It is useful to familiarize youngsters with sewing machines early on. more...
Dilly Court: In Her Own Words: UK Historical Novelist Talks About her Novels and Inspiration
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court talks about her inspiration and novels. Set in Victorian East End London, Dilly's novels paint a rich picture of life during this era more...
Interview With Dilly Court: The Historical Novelist Talks To Us About Her Books and Inspiration
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court, writes books based in Victorian East End London. In this interview she talks to us about her writing, inspiration and future plans. more...
Two Useful Hand Sewing Stitches: Running Stitch and Backstitch are Handy Stitches to Know
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Running stitch and backstitch are useful stitches to know and can be used in a variety of ways. Both stitches are useful for making surface decoration and small projects more...
Learning to Weave: A Review of This Popular Guide to the Craft of Handweaving
Category: Weaving & Rug Making
Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler is an ideal book for beginner weavers or for people seeking to learn more about this traditional craft. more...
Review of Best of Vogue Knitting: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques and Expert Advice
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Best of Vogue Knitting is an absolute delight for knitters everywhere. It is packed full of useful articles, techniques and expert advice by knitting luminaries. more...
Sewing Products For Children: Activities and Kits are Available to Teach Children How to Sew
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are a range of products available which teach children the fundamentals of sewing and needlework. One of the key brands available is Alex Toys who make many kits. more...
Tagua Nut Buttons: Achieve Greener Sewing with Ecologically Friendly Buttons
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Buttons made from a 100% renewable resource not only are kind to the environment, but they also look great. There is a wide range of buttons available including tagua. more...
Wild Things! Software Review: A Free Sewing Pattern Software Package Provides a Range of Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Wild Things! by Wild Ginger is a free software package that allows the user to create patterns for range of items from hats to bags in a variety of sizes. more...
Fiber Producing Animals: Fiber From Goats, Rabbits and Other Animals is Used to Make Fabric
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics. more...
Recycle and Repurpose Old Jeans: Using Free Online Sewing Projects Sew Denim Skirts and Organizers
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With the help of many free online sewing and needlework projects, recycle and repurpose old denim jeans to give them a new lease of life. Sew bags, skirts and organizers more...
Recycle Old T Shirts into Quilts: Bring a Unique Touch to Quilting and Sewing Projects.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Making a quilt of t-shirts is a great way to gather memories together whilst making a useful household accessory. T-shirt quilts are easy to create and make great gifts. more...
Using the Clover Yo-Yo Maker: This New Template Helps Make Perfect Little Fabric Disks
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Clover Yo-Yo Maker allows for perfectly formed yo-yos to be made every time. The templates are available in many shapes and sizes. We look at how the maker works. more...
Electric Ice Cream Making Machines: Make Your Own Frozen Deserts with this Useful Kitchen Appliance
Category: Frozen Desserts
Ice cream making machines create frozen deserts such as ice cream and iced yogurt using a range of ingredients. Create real home made ice cream at the touch of a button. more...
Designing Your Own Beaded Jewelry: Choosing Correct Beads is an Essential Part of the Design Process
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
An important part of designing your own jewelry is picking beads which complement the design. A few simple rules can help insure that you pick the right beads every time more...
Free Online Sewing Patterns: A Wide Range of Projects to Sew is Available on the Internet
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are many of free sewing and needlework patterns available on the internet. These include dressmaking and accessories patterns, and a wide range of other projects. more...
Crocs Shoes: A Footwear Success Story
Category: Women's Shoes
You have probably seen Crocs, these brightly colored shoes which have been gaining in international popularity. What is it that makes fans rave and detractors groan? more...
How to Use a Peg Loom: Weaving with a Peg Loom is a great way to use spare Fabric and Yarns
Category: Weaving & Rug Making
Weaving on a Peg Loom is a handy way to use up odds and ends of fabric, yarns and even fleece. Peg Looms are easy to use and give a good introduction to Weaving. more...
Buttons for Sewing and Needlework: Well Chosen Buttons Bring Additional Style to your Sewing Project
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Buttons needn't just be a functional item to fasten garments, with the wide range of modern and handmade buttons available, they can be used as decoration and adornment. more...
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