The ATC of Mindfulness C – Free Download to Colour In

January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

Ready to relax with a little colouring mindfulness? Then you are in the right place my friends.

Adventures In Machine Embroidery 2022 Part 2

January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

One of the first things that attracted me to the Hatch Embroidery digitizing software was it’s ability to export stitch lines as SVG cutting files for making applique designs. Having recently acquired the rotary blade for my Scan N Cut it seemed like the perfect opportunity to give this feature a whirl…

Creating An Engraved Bracelet with the Brother Scan N Cut

Scan N Cut Saturday – Create An Engraved Bracelet with the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool

January 15, 2022October 31, 2024 John - Gentleman Crafter10 Comments

Did you all know that you can create bespoke metal jewellery with your Brother Scan N Cut? Well, yes, yes you can and it is surprisingly easy!

Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing Part 2 – Free Pattern Available

January 14, 2022January 9, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Excited to bring your part two of the Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing series today by showing you the Economy Patch.

Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 2

January 13, 2022January 2, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter10 Comments

Ready for the first of this year’s weekly card sketch challenges?

Explorations In Mixed Media Part 2 – Dreaming of a Mess-Free Life

January 12, 2022January 9, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

During this week’s explorations in mixed media I began dreaming of a mess-free life. It ain’t going to happen, at least not when creating, so I just went with it.

The ATC of Mindfulness B – Free Download to Colour In

January 10, 2022January 7, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

Another week has rolled around already and that means it’s time to colour yourself calm again.

Adventures In Machine Embroidery 2022 Part 1

January 9, 2022January 3, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

It’s time for another adventure in machine embroidery and this time I would like to share with you my very first attempt at creating an in-the-hoop mug rug.

Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 1

January 6, 2022January 2, 2022 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

Ready for the first of this year’s weekly card sketch challenges?

Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Introduction

January 6, 2022December 25, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter37 Comments

Something new-ish this way comes!

After the positive reaction to my last couple of card layouts series, and a fair few requests to be able to “play along”, today I will be launching a new card sketch series of blog posts and videos to inspire you in those missing mojo moments.

Better still, this year, you can get involved by sharing your creations with other challengees via a new Facebook group!

Explorations In Mixed Media 1 – Making A Whole New Mess

January 5, 2022December 31, 2021 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Another new series of weekly blog posts and videos starts today with a return to mixed media – woohoo!

This first one was more about me getting back into it after a long LONG break from anything really arty. I hope that you will join me and have a watch of the video.