The Crafty Exchange

08/09/2026

Tonight tonight Crafty folks!
What IS a wardrobe hero exactly we wonder?

A staple that gets used within multiple looks?
A piece that gets worn many times?
Perhaps all of the above 🙌🏼
Can’t wait to find out 🤩

Classic clobber at the ready... It's Wardrobe Heroes Week!

What would you like to see the bees sewing tonight?

08/09/2026

✨ Supplier Welcome – Springers & Co! 👜🧵

We're delighted to welcome Springers & Co to The Crafty Exchange Supplier Directory!

Springers & Co is a small, family-run UK business with a particular focus on bag making - specialising in the interfacings and stabilisers that give handmade bags, purses and wallets their structure and finish.

What we particularly love is that their materials are personally tested on real sewing projects, helping take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right interfacing or stabiliser for your make. 🙌

Alongside their specialist supplies, you'll also find digital sewing patterns, bag-making guides and practical resources.

A very warm welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Springers & Co! 💚

05/09/2026

🎄 We said it.' Christmas makes' season is officially creeping up on us…

Because every year we think “I’ve got loads of time” and every year December somehow arrives approximately 3 weeks early. 😂

So, are you already planning your handmade gifts and festive projects, or are you firmly in the “ask me again in November” camp? 👀

And what’s on the Christmas make list this year - sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery, handmade cards, something else entirely?

Tell us what you’re planning below! 👇

02/09/2026

✨ Supplier Welcome – Amazing Craft! 🧸

We're delighted to welcome Amazing Craft to The Crafty Exchange Supplier Directory!

Based in Lyme Regis, Dorset, Amazing Craft is a specialist supplier for anyone who loves creating teddy bears, dolls, soft toys and handmade characters. Founded by lifelong crafter Becky Lewis, there's a fantastic range of specialist materials and components to discover.

From mohair teddy bear fabric, safety and glass eyes, noses, toy joints and stuffing to whiskers, accessories and those all-important finishing touches, they've got plenty to help bring your creations to life. You'll also find toy-making kits, patterns and books, including designs for teddy bears, memory bears, dolls and more. 🧵

Whether you're an experienced bear maker or fancy trying your hand at your very first soft toy, Amazing Craft is a brilliant specialist supplier to have on your radar.

Find out more here: https://www.thecraftyexchange.co.uk/supplier/amazing-craft
A very warm welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Amazing Craft! 💚

01/09/2026

Tonight tonight crafty folks 🤩

"It’s okay, I’m wearing really big knickers."

Literary Icons Week. Tonight. 8pm. BBC One.

31/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Sew Essential to The Crafty Exchange Supplier Directory!

Sew Essential is a UK online sewing specialist with a seriously impressive range for sewists and dressmakers. You'll find fabrics, haberdashery, sewing tools and accessories, alongside sewing machines, overlockers, coverstitch and embroidery machines from brands including Baby Lock, Brother, Janome, Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff.

They're also a brilliant destination for sewing patterns, stocking thousands of paper and PDF designs from indie and commercial pattern designers – and they offer an A0 printing service for PDF patterns, saving you from all that cutting and sticking at home! 🙌

See more here: https://www.thecraftyexchange.co.uk/supplier/sew-essential

A very warm welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Sew Essential! 💚

30/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Kayes Textiles to The Crafty Exchange Supplier Directory! 🧵✂️

Based in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, Kaye’s Textiles has been serving sewists and makers for over 50 years – so there's plenty of experience behind the counter!

Their extensive range includes dressmaking and quilting fabrics, cottons, stretch fabrics, curtain and upholstery fabrics, patterns, haberdashery and much more, alongside Janome sewing machines and overlockers.

And if you're looking to build your skills, they also have a dedicated sewing studio offering sewing, dressmaking, pattern cutting, overlocking, patchwork and textile classes, from beginner level upwards.

Whether you're local enough to pop into the shop or browsing online, there's plenty to discover.

Find out more here: https://www.thecraftyexchange.co.uk/supplier/kayes-textiles

👋 A very warm welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Kaye’s Textiles!

25/08/2026

Don’t forget - Sewing Bee tonight Crafty Folks! 🤩

Last week on Sewing Bee...
🩰 Beth's ballet tutu pliéd into first position in the Pattern
🐙 Anna's octopus Transformation stole the show
🦸 And Rebecca's 'Treble Maker' superhero costume hit the high note
👋 Sadly, we said goodbye to Minnie
Next up: Music Week. Tuesday 25th August. 8pm. BBC One.

24/08/2026

✨ Another community recommendation – welcome Old Bicycle Shop - Czech beads and more to The Crafty Exchange! 🧵

We've been introduced to another fantastic specialist supplier thanks to a recommendation from someone in our creative community! 💚

Old Bicycle Shop is a UK-based online bead shop with an incredible selection for beadwork, bead embroidery and jewellery making. Their extensive range includes Miyuki and TOHO seed beads, Delicas, Czech glass beads, cabochons, crystals, findings, tools, kits, patterns and plenty more.

But one of the things that really caught our eye is their collection of rare and vintage beads – including beautiful and unusual finds dating back several decades. Perfect if you're searching for something a little different for your next creation. ✨

Whether you're an experienced bead artist or you've only just discovered the wonderfully addictive world of beads, there's an enormous amount to explore!

A big thank you to our community for another brilliant recommendation – and welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Old Bicycle Shop! 👋

See more here: https://www.thecraftyexchange.co.uk/supplier/old-bicycle-shop

💡 Know a creative supplier we should know about? You can suggest them for the directory too.

23/08/2026

✨ A community recommendation – welcome Tanzee Designs to The Crafty Exchange! 🧵

We love discovering brilliant creative suppliers, but it's even better when the recommendations come directly from you! 💚

Tanzee Designs was suggested by a member of our community who described their shop as a real “treasure trove” for bead lovers – and we can certainly see why!

Based in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, Tanzee Designs specialises in beads, beadwork and jewellery-making supplies, with an incredible range including Czech glass beads, Miyuki and TOHO seed beads, crystals, freshwater pearls, cabochons, findings, tools, kits and specialist materials for techniques including bead embroidery, Kumihimo and soutache.

They also run a programme of beading and Kumihimo workshops, including classes with experienced designers and tutors – and their physical shop stocks even more than you'll find online.

A fantastic recommendation and a brilliant addition to our growing Supplier Directory. Welcome to The Crafty Exchange, Tanzee Designs! 👋

See more here: https://www.thecraftyexchange.co.uk/supplier/tanzee-designs

💡 Know a creative supplier we should know about? You can suggest them for the directory too!