Sewing Caravan Project Part 3

Sewing Caravan Project Part 3

After renovating and painting our 1980s Abi Ace Globetrotter caravan, which you can follow here and here, I’ve moved into it as a temporary sewing space. In the busy time leading up to Christmas, I spent many early mornings in here wrapping and packing orders, with...
Sewing Caravan Project Part 2

Sewing Caravan Project Part 2

If you saw the “before” photos of our little Abi Ace Globetrotter in the previous post, I hope you’ll agree that a few coats of paint have improved the interior a lot! The teal colour was left over from a decorating project in the house, and I mixed the sunny yellow...
Sewing Caravan Project Part One

Sewing Caravan Project Part One

I’m sure every craft business owner dreams of the perfect studio space, with enough workspace, storage, daylight and even a wonderful view – why not? That has certainly been my dream as Tilly & Puffin has gradually outgrown its HQ in a small boxroom. I...
30 Handmade Gifts for Dogs & Dog Lovers

30 Handmade Gifts for Dogs & Dog Lovers

If you have dogs or dog lovers on your Christmas list, this round-up of handmade gifts has plenty of ideas. Among all the mass-produced items for sale online, often in places where they are marketed as handmade, it can be challenging to find goods which are genuinely...