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Magma, London Graphics Book Shop... and so much more than that!

Shop: Magma 8 Earlham Street Covent Garden London WC2H 9RY T +44 (0)20 7240 8498 Opening Times Mon-Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 12pm - 6pm You can also find the nationwide company on-line at www.magmabooks.com/ Magma is certainly more than just a graphic book shop… and while I’m no illustrator… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on August 4, 2008 at 11:27am — No Comments

Cowling & Wilcox, London Art Supplies Shop

Shop: Cowling & Wilcox Ltd. 26-28 Broadwick Street Soho London W1F 8HX United
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Added by Saras Texture Crafts on July 22, 2008 at 4:47am — No Comments

Bang Bang - A Clothing Exchange in London.

Find designer labels mixed in with branded jeans in a clothing exchange setting… yes thats right, s
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Added by Saras Texture Crafts on July 8, 2008 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

A Day Out in London - South Bank

There are so many things to see and do in London, but where do you go if you are into arts a… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 1:03pm — No Comments

The Textile Directory, a DIYer's resource

The Textile Directory can be found on-line at
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Added by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Laura Sollis, an Artist Feature

Stumbling across a new artist is always exciting and when I found Laura Sollis’ work at the Knitting and Stitch Show I new I just had to share my find with you… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 12:57pm — No Comments

DIY Magazing - London Summer 2009 Issue

Want to be involved? I'm looking for features and correspondents... check out http://sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/05/diy-magazine-london-issue-summer-2009.html Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on May 19, 2008 at 7:26am — No Comments

Annie Sherburne, a Featured Artist

Annie Sherburne is a talented textile artist, with a deep passion for eco-friendly and fair-t
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Added by Saras Texture Crafts on May 11, 2008 at 10:38am — No Comments

Kliens, A London Haberdashery.

I’ve been shopping at Kleins for years… they have always been my safe bet for sewing and trimming supplie
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Added by Saras Texture Crafts on May 8, 2008 at 5:28am — No Comments

Inspiration Pages!

When I joined the DIY City Community I was initially thinking 'what a great resource for shopping!', but since then it has become so much more that that... For example you can join a group here called Inspiration book,… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on April 21, 2008 at 7:36am — No Comments

Annie Sherburne, eco supplies shop

This article is published at http://diycitymag.com/blog/2008/04/15/annie-sherburne-eco-supplies-shop/ Shop: Annie Sherburne 1:10 Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse Street London SE1 9PH (Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am to 4.45pm) You can also find her shop on-line at http://www.anniesherburne.co.ukContinue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on April 16, 2008 at 6:19am — No Comments

Book Review: Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery By Ann Cox This is a great introductory book to silk ribbon embroidery. Covering essential tools and materials, Ann Cox takes us through easy to follow stitch techniques and shows us a myriad of individua… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on April 9, 2008 at 7:32am — No Comments

What do you sell at Sara's Texture Crafts?

Sara's Texture Crafts covers 2 main areas of product... The Boutique My boutique is dedicated to those who enjoy buying indie arts and crafts… after all without you the world would be a much less creative place! My collections are ultimately inspired by my love of texture and include hand-crafted jewellery, accessories, bags, homeware and art, wedding items and much more. Each product is carefully made by my own hands and is a great way to access my artistic style. So why not add a lit… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on March 11, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Stitch & Craft (Olympia, London) 2008

Oooh not long now! Don't forget to come and visit me! Sara's Texture Crafts Stand GB14 Here is the special press release from Twisted Thread (the organisers) for the show... Stitch & Craft 2008 Are you passionate about cross stitch, scrapbooking, papercraftContinue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on March 7, 2008 at 5:54am — No Comments

I've been asked to become a Craft Book Reviewer!

I love craft books, always have... you should see my library! In fact that reminds me - I need more shelving! Anyway, back to my love of craft books... they always manage to inspire me, even if the technique or artist's style is completely foreign to me and they are a great learnin… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on March 6, 2008 at 5:11am — 2 Comments

'The Art of Manipulating Fabric' by Colette Wolff.

Here is a book I blogged about last year... thought I would share it here. As a Fashion and Textile Designer I have been inspired by many books over the years, but there is one I always come back to and that is 'The Art of Manipulating Fabric, by Colette Wolff. It is a simple reference book for great ways to spruce up a design and can be… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on February 27, 2008 at 5:14am — 6 Comments

Dreaming of Paris!

I used to travel every 6 months to Paris, when I was a full-time Fashion Designer in order to select fabrics at the major trade exhibition there - Premiere Vision. Now that I am freelance I don't often get to go with the teams I am working with (because of budgets) and now that I am… Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on February 19, 2008 at 7:24am — 3 Comments

Trying to spread the DIY word!

I thought I should help spread the DIY word, as this site has great potential for resource information and insights on new designers. So I've been posting the information over at DaWanda (http://en.dawanda.com) in the forums and on my DaWanda blog http://dawandashopdirectory.blogspot.com/2008/02/diy-city-magazine.html Continue

Added by Saras Texture Crafts on February 17, 2008 at 5:09am — 2 Comments

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