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Manos Del Uruguay began as a non-profit organisation in 1968 to provide the women of rural Uruguay with job opportunities and also social and cultural opportunities. The organisation became a member of the World Fair Trade Organization in 2009 and their unique wool yarns are now distributed throughout Europe and America. Manos Del Uruguay yarns are hand spun and dyed by craftsw …

We have everything you need in store to make your own DIY Christmas wreaths to decorate your home this Christmas!                                 There are many different options for making a Christmas wreath. Our craft floor is stocked up with lots of bits and pieces to make some beaut …

Noro is a Japanese made yarn which comes in a beautiful variety of shades. Their vibrant, variegated colours make for the most unique knitting and crochet projects. We currently stock 6 different ranges of Noro yarn and a selection of pattern books to go with them.                                     Mos …

We hope everyone had a great time at our two millinery demonstrations on Sunday the 13th! Colleen made a selection of fascinators and demonstrated step by step how you can make them yourself.During Colleen's demo she made some gorgeous pieces using some of the materials that are most popular in millinery this season. Millinery trends this winter season include fabrics such as velvet, leather, …