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This week we received a big delivery of new cross-stitch stock, including books, patterns and cross-stitch kits. Cross stitch is becoming an increasingly popular hobby along with embroidery, knitting and crochet. It is also one of the oldest forms of embroidery! It is one of the easier stitching crafts to learn as there are no complicated stitches or techniques. Cross stitch patterns use …

Cork Jazz Festival is coming up at the end of this month and we have decorated our shop window to celebrate!The festival has been running for almost 40 years and is Ireland's biggest jazz event. Every year it attracts both musicians and music lovers from all over the world. With live music being played day and night in different venues all over the city it is an event you won't want to miss.  …

On Thursday, 18th August, An Post launched their latest range of stamp designs – 'Irish Shop Fronts'. Focusing on unique and interesting traditional shop fronts around Ireland, the range showcases 4 shops, including our own beautiful shop front! The iconic red brick facade of Vibes & Scribes, located at 3 Bridge Street, will be well known to most Corkonians but gracing a stamp of it's …

Do you find you are constantly losing your pins, needles, thread, etc? This tutorial will show you how to make a simple zipped sewing bag to keep all your supplies together. You will need:1/2 metre of cotton fabric for the outside of your bagFabric to use as a liningZipNeedle and threadMedium weight iron-on interfacingRulerWith the range of patterned cottons we stock, choosing one was probabl …