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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 we love Merchant & Mills

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

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...

My Fantasy Sewing Kit

We all know about fantasy sports leagues well here is my take - the fantasy sewing box. If you could have anything in your sewing box...