Creating your own sewing sanctuary – A journey through my studios
Discover how my sewing studio became a space for creativity, growth, and inspiration – each room a reflection of my journey and passion.
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Ruth Woods
Nov 65 min read
The everyday artist: how life’s small moments spark big creativity
Exploring Jenny Davis's world of creativity, vintage textiles, and hand stitching, where every piece transforms finds into heartfelt art.
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Ruth Woods
Oct 234 min read
Exploring Japan's textile treasures
Explore Japan's textile treasures! From Tokyo’s fabric districts to shibori dyeing in Arimatsu, get inspired by my craft-filled journey.
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Ruth Woods
Apr 13 min read
Slow stitching ideas!
Discover Slow Stitching Ideas and Inspiration! There are countless projects waiting to be handcrafted through the art of slow stitching.
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Ruth Woods
Mar 196 min read
Slow stitching: the mindful craft embracing imperfection
Slow Stitching is a relatively new term yet the practice is ancient. Picture an era where every garment, every quilt was meticulously...
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Ruth Woods
Jan 163 min read
Finding Materials to Create Recycled Fabric Baskets
To create gorgeous functional and decorative baskets you need to find some materials to create them with. This isn’t that difficult but I...
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Ruth Woods
Mar 26, 20226 min read
Zak Foster: Artist, quilt master, and purveyor of memories
Ten years ago, if you'd told Zak Foster he'd be making a living as an artist making quilts he probably wouldn't believe you. Fast Forward...
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Ruth Woods
Feb 28, 20228 min read
A master of slow craft: An interview with Jane Milburn OAM
The first crafter we speak to for Sustainable Craft Month is Jane Milburn. Jane has worked tirelessly in the space, receiving an Order of...
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Ruth Woods
May 25, 20214 min read
Meet the Makers We Love!
Meet Louise Freckelton Louise lives on a small-scale alternative farm and conservation area named Highfield Farm and Woodland. It's a...
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Ruth Woods
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Meet the Makers: Lisa McClure
I’m new at making baskets but I'm just loving the creative outlet. I enjoy the natural colour palette that creating them brings.
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Ruth Woods
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Meet the Makers within our craft community. Be inspired. Get making!
Meet the makers from the Craft School Oz community! We meet basket maker, Catriona who has gone from beginner to basket weaving superstar.
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Ruth Woods
Jun 24, 20204 min read
Meet the basket makers we love
The latest edition of Meet the Makers talks to two talented basket weavers who learnt their craft later in life. Both make stunning baskets
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Ruth Woods
May 4, 20206 min read
Some craft inspiration from the makers we love!
Connective stories across our Craft School Oz community. Seeing what inspires others, what gets them making baskets, is what inspires me!
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Ruth Woods
Mar 19, 20204 min read
What is slow stitching? The mindful DIY craft you need to try.
To save you from a creative lull, I'll show you two fibre art exhibitions you can currently view online.
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