Season 6 of the GBSB was back on our screens at 9pm last night and I was so so HAPPY to see it! Whilst we're all in lockdown, and life as we know it is filled with new challenges, this indulgence in one of my favourite pastimes made me very pleased! I guess I'm not alone in feeling this way.... Starting off with more contestants than ever before, they began with a great set of challenges - Wardrobe Staples! Something as sewing fans we have ALL considered when planning our…
Read ArticleNow we're settled into the New Year, I bet I'm not the only person struggling with the urge to MAKE ALL THE THINGS! I also bet I'm not the only person with a list of WIP's or fabrics stashed for a particular project from last year (or perhaps even from the year before that....). After doing some Instagram browsing this past week, I've found a solution that will hopefully help with both of these issues! The #MakeNine Challenge first came about in 2015 following the popularity of the #BestNine threads…
Read ArticleIt's that time again - a new Colour for a new Year! I really love this year's 'Classic Blue'. It's said that the colour instills calm, confidence and connection and that the enduring blue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation upon which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. As we move into this new decade I feel like the people at Pantone have certainly hit the nail on the head with this one. Classic Blue is a really easy colour to incorporate…
Read ArticleI know I'm a little behind on writing this blog, with it being the middle of January and all..... but I couldn't miss out on sharing the beautiful colour that has been chosen by Pantone as 2018's 'Colour Of The Year'! Those of you familiar with Little T's Haberdashery and our branding may already know that I'm a big purple fan, so this years colour of 'Ultra Violet' was a big hit with me! I love how versatile the shade is, I'm personally a big fan of purples and mint…
Read ArticleDid you know that every year has it's own colour? No...? Well, they actually do and they're decided by Pantone. Pantone is pitched as the world-renowned authority on colour. For nearly 50 years, Pantone has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and leading technology for the colourful exploration and expression of creativity. The Pantone Colour of the Year is a symbolic colour selection; a colour snapshot of what they see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude. The official Colour of the…
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