We are absolutely delighted to be sharing Part Two of the Luna x Wind in the Willows Cross Over. As you may know we had the wonderful and incredibly talented Cynthia Treen with us for a weekend hosting Wind in the Willows Workshops. Cynthia’s little felty world is much smaller than Luna’s but if you want them all to be able to picnic together beneath a willow tree – here are the instructions on making a miniature armature Luna. I have been a fan of Luna since I first discovered her, but alas, she is a beautiful Amazon beside my tiny collection of threadfollower critters. Initially, I ..read more

We are absolutely delighted to be sharing Part One of the Luna x Wind in the Willows Cross Over. As you may know we have the wonderful and incredibly talented Cynthia Treen with us this weekend for our Wind in the Willows Workshops. Cynthia’s little felty world is much smaller than Luna’s but if you want them all to be able to picnic together beneath a willow tree – here are the instructions on how to make a miniature armature Luna. I have been a fan of Luna since I first discovered her, but alas, she is a beautiful Amazon beside my tiny collection of threadfollower critters. Initial ..read more

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Updated 03/01/23 The (Winter Skating) Tartan Dress Back Skirt is 1.75cm (3/4 inch) longer than it should be in the book – we don’t know how this error occured but it was in the artwork stages. The layout for Dora is incorrect and doesn’t feature the base of the body. This is completely Sarah’s fault! The correct version is this (shapes not necessarily accurate) The post Book 4 Erratas appeared first on CoolCrafting ..read more

Cynthia Treen is a fibre artist and all-around talent. Having worked and played creative fields since studying at Rhode Island School Of Design and working with big names such as Martha Stewart, Cynthia has turned her hand to smaller things, much, much smaller. Cynthia is here to answer some questions about herself and the tiny felt world she is shaping. Complete with twitchy whiskered badgers and a picnic basket that makes you want to put down whatever you are doing and make it immediately, her book The Wind in the Willows – Felt Friends will capture your imagination and your heart ..read more

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It seems like ages ago we announced that we would be having a grand opening party on the first weekend of September. and now it’s just under a month away. With everything going on it really has snuck up on us! What’s going on? We are having a party, yep you heard that right a proper party! We are going to be having; Knit and Natter Frocktails A Secret Workshop Afternoon Tea Games and a Raffle Plus anyone that comes and spends over £50 will be given a special edition Luna shopped designed by a local artist. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the team and get anything you ..read more

Meet Luna Lapin and all her friends Luna Lapin has made many friends over the past 8 years and I’m sure she will make many more. there is something truly special about this lovely long-legged rabbit, be it the love that is hand-stitched into every inch, her exquisite wardrobe or the community, real and make belive that has grown around her. If you are looking to make Luna or any of her friends you will need basic sewing skills and a little patience. Shop by Character There are a few ways to start making Luna Buy the Book if you are looking for the best value way to make m ..read more

31st May – 10 -5 1st June – 10 – 5 2nd June – 10 – 4 3rd June – 10 – 4 4th June – 10 – 4 5th June – Closed 6th June – Resuming standard hours The Great British Sewing Bunny by Royal Decree But this time, we are doing things a little differently. The Queen is off on her UK tour, and unfortunately, her suitcase has been left at Bunnington Palace. It is up to Luna to save the day by designing Her Majesty a whole new wardrobe. You can choose if you want to design an outfit for 1, A State Visit (think classic colourful matching coat and hat, or a grand evening gown) 2. Balmoral (think land rovers ..read more