The Knitting and Stitching Show is coming to the RDS in Dublin from 3 to 6 November 2005. Given the lack of shops stocking supplies these days, it will be a real treat to have oodles to choose from. I heard about this from the excellent Craft Supplies newsletter. I’ve mentioned that site before and [...]

There must be huge money in card making and scrapbooking. Many are more than happy to spend significant sums on stamping kits, creative scissors, fancy papers and glitter to help them create fancy handmade cards or keepsake albums of photographs and memories. I first became aware of this through my Mum watching the surreal yet [...]

Update Summer 2008: As mentioned in the comments below, a group for cross stitchers in Ireland has been set up at Yahoo: Emerald Isle Cross Stitchers Group. I’ve joined up and have already picked up a few tips from other members, so if you’re at all into cross stitch, pop by and join us – [...]