All posts by Masha Karpushina

Every week we will be posting one question to you guys in the hope to start an exciting thread of conversations on sewing, life, parenthood and of course linen. Our aim is to share and mix knowledge, to create a platform of solving obstacles together and generate new ideas to try out, we hope you…

I have recently realised that my kitchen was in dire need of some fresh new kitchen textiles and yet I was reluctant to yet again turn to the shops. With kids and a constant whirlwind of washing and drying, after a mere year there are holes in place of a firm texture. I had some…

This week we are again going to take a look at painted fabric, but this time making a very simple pattern that follows a definite structure. I have made another pillow, but you can make anything out of this pattern, a dress, some curtains, a duvet cover etc. The idea is to realise that you…

Decorating textiles has been made really easy for crafters and makers with textile paint and pens sold in art stores or online. They don’t require special equipment to dry, just the heat from your iron to seal the paint and make it safe to wash your painted fabric in the washing machine. Even if you…

Materials: A pillow 18″ by 18″ (make your own following this tutorial) A needle Embroidery Thread of your choice ( I used three different colours by Anchor) Embroidery ring Textile paint ( I used Marabu) A thin paintbrush Time: about 2 days (embroidery takes time, so this is a good one to make in the…

If your home is anything like mine, you will only need to reach under the sofa, and grab that dusty box of goodness filled to the brim with fancy ribbons, sparkly rhinestones and all sorts of other treasures that pretty much never see the light of day. Yet this week I decided it was time…

Magic made by hands is the best kind of magic. This is one of those really quite special objects to make for your home, or even better a fab gift to send to your friends and family (if you have lots of time on your hands to spare) A guest post by our great friend…

A simple scarf but a stunning way to accessorize any look, especially in this vibrant shade of Firecracker Red. TUTORIAL: Michaela Skill Level:‘ Beginner. Time To Make:‘ About two hours. Materials: 4C22 Firecracker Red Pins Thread A straight needle and patience 1. This scarf can be made using 1 yard of fabric. Fold the fabric in half…

There were so many gorgeous pieces of clothing in the 60’s and 70’s that had gone out of style over the years. Fashion is turning around and looking towards our past now, reliving days gone by and pulling out those old vests and vintage clothes. Here’s a piece recreated from a vintage magazine, of a…