First post!

First post!

Good Morning Jelly Beans! It is the first day of the new year, what better time to start a blog? As you have probably already seen my name is Emma and this blog will be dedicated to crafts. Over Christmas I had been staying with my nan, last year she taught me how to knit and this year she handed over to me her mothers knitting bag. Full of needles and other bits and bobs, most of which older than my nan herself but still in amazing condition! Although to many it would be considered a bag of old lady stuff, usually carted off to the charity shop, to me receiving them was not only helpful (as knitting equipment can be quite expensive) but was also a great honor, to be given something that has been handed down from generation to generation keeping a family tradition alive.

 By the time my great nan turned 19 (my age) she was pregnant with her third child, my nan. Throughout the war, rationing and being bombed out she had 7 children and made clothes for all. Make do and mend was not the gimmick it is today but a necessity. Which got me thinking, if she could do it, with all of the difficulties she faced, why cant we? We live in a throw away culture that we can not longer afford to maintain. As a student I have felt the pinch, as has everybody, so with that in mind I set up this blog, to try and sincerely bring back the make do and mend vibe!

Now I'm not saying we should abandon the high street and weave our own fabric (although if you do want to do that I say go for it!) but with a few handy hints, tips and tutorials I hope to save you all a bit of money, and hopefully you'll have a good time doing it.

If knitting sounds a little outdated for you, or you simply are not interested all things wooly, fear not, I'll also be sharing tips on sewing (such as hemming a skirt, fixing holes and sewing on buttons), crocheting (like making your own bed socks) and customizing old clothes. Also if anybody out there, if there is anybody, would like to share their own hints and tips or if you are passionate about another craft such as scrapbooking for example, then send me a message and I'd love to give you a forum.

Come one, come all to the DIY revolution!

lots of love, Em xxx