A Charmed Life

A Charmed Life We sell a range of gorgeous charms

15/01/2019

Here's how I managed to declutter and significantly reduce my toddler's toys using the renowned KonMari Method. 'Before' & 'after' photos included.

31/03/2016

I've never really thought about how needles and pins are made. This is fascinating.

Here's the fabric scissor post for the sewers and quilters.
29/09/2015

Here's the fabric scissor post for the sewers and quilters.

Last week we found out which embroidery scissors experts in the field would recommend. Today we turn our attention to fabric shears; 3 renowned textile artists give us their opinions on the best scissors for precision cutting of material.

Very interesting - good tools do make for a more pleasurable crafting experience. Will also share the fabric scissor po...
29/09/2015

Very interesting - good tools do make for a more pleasurable crafting experience. Will also share the fabric scissor post.

“Good tools are, I feel, essential to good practice. My favourite embroidery scissors are also, however, as visually appealing as they are practical. The appeal of their ‘objectness’ is one of the reasons that I like to use them. I bought them years ago and have no idea who made them. The main thing is that they are sharp and that the blades are small, allowing me to cut individual woven threads as my practice often demands. The case is useful protection for my fingers when I am rummaging for them at the bottom of my tool bag! I can’t say I have ever worn them around my neck though”.

Textile artist Cate Hursthouse

21/09/2015

Thought this was a great tip. And imagine threading a cute charm on before you do the central tie!

Ballet's on my mind today - love the dangly charms.
14/09/2015

Ballet's on my mind today - love the dangly charms.

I was thrilled to be able to present my sector's award to Leureen Pedersen for 'My Bruised Heart' at the Canterbury Embr...
12/08/2015

I was thrilled to be able to present my sector's award to Leureen Pedersen for 'My Bruised Heart' at the Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild exhibition last night. I hope she enjoys the prize from A Charmed Life and Mallee Textiles.

Happy Bastille Day!
13/07/2015

Happy Bastille Day!

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