In knots and stitches

28/09/2026

🍂🍄 Autumn Felting Workshop 🍄🍂

Join Helen from In Knots and Stitches on 3rd October for a cosy autumn felting workshop!

Learn the art of felting and create two beautiful autumn mushrooms to take home. 🍄✨

🧶 £28 per person
🍄 Make 2 mushrooms
🎨 All materials included
🍁 Perfect for all abilities

Come along, get creative and enjoy a relaxing autumn afternoon making something lovely. 💛

Click the link to secure your place: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/173744

28/09/2026

This needle felted hare is now available at The Allendale Forge Studios framed. I know my portraits have been popular so I am trying my best to get as many made as I can.

As you may appreciate, each picture does take a long time to create to the best of my ability and Christmas is creeping up on us too. So I am currently creating items for the festive season, some you will see be on sale from 1st November in Allendale Forge Studios Gallery. I can't wait to share what I am creating.

17/09/2026

Look what's coming back... 🦔
No they aren't pompoms. They are needle felted hedgehogs. They will be available The Allendale Forge Studios from Monday 21st September.

I am also hoping to get a few on my website too but I shall keep you updated.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🍄🍂 AUTUMN FELTING WORKSHOP 🍂🍄

Fancy getting creative this autumn?

Join us at RSPB Saltholme for a relaxing needle-felting workshop with talented local artist Helen of In Knots and Stitches! 🧶✨

Inspired by one of autumn’s most recognisable fungi, you’ll learn how to create your very own felted Fly Agaric mushrooms, complete with their iconic red caps and white spots! 🍂

🍄 Make up to two mushrooms to take home
🧶 Learn from a talented local felting artist
✨ All materials provided
🍂 Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters
💷 £28 per person

Come along, get cosy and enjoy a creative afternoon inspired by the magic of autumn! 🍁

📅 3rd October
📍 RSPB Saltholme

Book your place here: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/173744

09/09/2026

I'm back in The Allendale Forge Studios today!

I'm having my usual start to the day from Allendale Forge Cafe Ltd .....latte and cheese scone. Why change when it tastes so good - fresh from the oven 😋

Café is open until 3pm and the shop closes at 4pm. Gallery has something different for this month and is definitely worth a look.

I've added a new creature to my pitch. A hedgehog, framed 20cm by 20cm. I have grown rather fond of this cutie but I have only made one portrait. I can't guarantee how long it'll be here for. But once it's gone it's gone. So if you want it, you best grab it while you can.

01/09/2026

An upcoming workshop at RSPB Saltholme on 3rd October 10-12.30.

We'll be creating that famous fly agaric in a pot and an additional one for you to either use in a pot or vase, or as a bookmark.

If you are interested please scan the barcode in the picture or visit RSPB Saltholme site to book the workshop.

27/08/2026

21/08/2026

Restocked the Peeping Barn Owls and Snails at Allendale Forge Studios Gift Shop and also took some snaps along the way here too.

Remember the Café is open until 3pm and the Forge Studios close at 4pm daily.