Artfelt Creative Social Enterprise

Book your free festive slot & bring any spare scraps of seasonal fabric, ribbons or trims to make a Xmas brooch or decoration.

We're pleased to announce that thanks to additional funding from the Great Doncaster Lesstival, we're able to bring back another popular "Sew with Susan" workshop as part of the Roots to Renewal project! Join Susan from Artfelt for this hands-on session where you'll learn textile arts, upcycling, and seasonal decoration making—all while celebrating the community spirit of Roots to Renewal with festive treats. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to get creative, develop new skills, and connect with others. Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1972486672736?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join me tomorrow Wednesday 12th November 10-12 for my last sewing session for now at Cantley Community Centre. Then one more with us all at DGLAM on Monday 8th December

Great news—we've just released a few more tickets for our Roots to Renewal Fashion Show this Saturday at Doncaster Danum Gallery, 1–3pm in the Rail Heritage Room! Don’t miss your chance to join this inspiring, sustainable fashion event and see what our talented community has been upcycling and creating.
Grab a ticket and come celebrate with us: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1709768687169?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Let’s make it an unforgettable afternoon
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Want to know how to get a clean finish on a sleeveless bodice? 🤩 As featured in our new Noa pinafore sewing pattern, try the burrito method – a genius sewing technique that joins your facing or lining to the armholes without any visible seams (and yes, it’s easier than it sounds!) 🌯 In our latest tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to sew the burrito method step by step - with video! ✂️ Full tutorial + video on the blog - link in bio. #SewingTips #SewingTutorial #TillyAndTheButtons

The lovely Jaz will be running a free workshop this Friday at Balby bridge shop space (St James) funded by - it’s free to attend and you’ll get to take part in a fun nature based sketch and creative session so be sure to book your spot by following this link. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eco-design-and-illustration-workshop-tickets-1961877722079?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=06e30b7e1365f7ed40c26529451d6658b091d26f4abeae68c052388ac828866e6ae5280469360bd624aa930c4fe799d8790fab94651ade0f50774e451bbdc41c872d4b36bd68e41342a4e026

🧶 Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join our Christmas campaign to support the Jessop Maternity Wing.

We're looking for handmade baby mittens, booties, and hats. Your items will first decorate iconic Sheffield Christmas trees in December, then be donated to new babies and families at the Jessop Wing in January. 💙

Find more info and download our knitting and crochet patterns here: https://sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/crafting-for-good?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=craftingforgood

Please note:

🎨 We’d love if your creations could please come in our charity colours - lilac, yellow, baby blue, baby pink, or mint green.

🎄As these knits will first be used as Christmas decorations, please ensure you knit on an extra hanging loop (about 3 inches/7.5 cm) so we can easily hang the item on the tree.

💌 Check the website page above for information on how to send or drop off your crafts with us.

Another dress project!

The Game of Wool , the first ever TV knitting and crochet competition show, is set to be broadcast on in November – and the team behind the programme hopes it will change the image of fibre crafts in the UK and put stitching firmly in the spotlight. We take a trip behind the scenes – find out more in issue 264.

Craft a robin, create a wilder Yorkshire! ✨🧶

Calling all crafty hands and creative hearts! This winter, we're inviting YOU to help us celebrate one of Britain’s most beloved birds — the robin — in the most charming way possible. 🎄🐦

We’re on a mission to gather 200+ knitted or crocheted robins to decorate the Nature Discovery Centre at YWT Potteric Carr Nature Reserve for our first-ever Yorkshire Robin Festival this December. And we need your help to make it magical! 👇

www.ywt.org.uk/twitchandstitch

There’s something so satisfying about cutting, stitching, and fraying fabric — the way it transforms with every mark and thread pulled. I love how much texture and movement it creates. The final piece feels so fragile and delicate, almost hanging by threads — but that’s part of its beauty. Have you ever tried this technique? #fblifestyle #textileart #slowstitching #fabricmanipulation