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Why do I do this to myself?

It's October, weekend Three. I'm tired but happy. This month, so far I've: Taught our lacemaking class at Rothwell Bobbins Given a talk...

Can we talk about Christmas?

Yes I know, it's that C word. Christmas. But if you are intending on making presents for the people that you love, it's never too early...

Why do I teach?

Just 9 months tafter I started making lace, I started teaching lace. Even back in the 80s when lacemaking was having a resurgence,...

Why we love Merchant & Mills

Why we love Merchant & Mills. There is something really special about the packaging of Merchant & Mills products.

Why I do meet us and sees

I recently posted on a facebook group about my day as a supplier at lace fairs and fibre events. I thought I'd share that with you....

Inspiration

What inspires you? At a recent event, a customer asked me if I had a particular colour kit. "Ah, you mean Susan". Naturally the...

Why etui coterie?

So why exactly etui coterie? All this making started from my throwing myself into creating during bereavement leave. I made so many...

The desire to create is one of the deepest longings of the soul

We love making things. It’s part of our soul here at etui coterie. We also love helping other people learn about making things and...

New Look, New Products and New Friends

Our June newsletter has been published. Read it on line by clicking the link or the picture. Sign up for our newsletter to receive...