Makery Kate

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We’re hiring! If you love Cricut, you’re confident teaching and demonstrating your skills to others and you’re able to think on your feet, you could be our next Cricut Ambassador.

We’re looking for Ambassadors in:
- Aberdeen
- Inverness
- Newcastle
- Carlisle
- East Anglia
- Northamptonshire
- Peterborough

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Applications by 11/6/24 please
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What’s your favourite flower?🌺 I don’t think I could choose, but I do love Ranunculus! I crafted some felt versions over the weekend from lovely Jo’s book. It was the perfect sunny weekend project, out in the sunshine ☀️ Glorious! I’m enjoying the colours popping in the garden now summer is on its way, but these felt crafted beauties will last way beyond the summer! I might try and add to them with different blooms over the next few weeks - they were so quick and easy to make 💛 Ad Gifted

🌟We’re hiring! We have a really exciting project later this year and would love a few more crafty gems to join our wonderful team 🌟

Locations:
Milton Keynes / Liverpool / London

Are you a craft lover? Competent on a sewing machine? Enjoy working with the general public? Available some weekends between 25 Nov - 17 Dec?

⚡️Apply now! ⚡️Link in bio⚡️

The role is freelance and well paid. Closing date 26 September.

PLEASE SHARE & TAG ANYONE YOU THINK MAY BE SUITABLE 🙏🏻

⭐️New online workshop⭐️
I’m so excited to tell you about a new 2-part workshop coming up with the beautiful and talented .go

⭐️Part 1: Duygu will teach you how to Punch Needle a design onto fabric.
⭐️Part 2: I will teach a ‘sewing with zips’ workshop to turn that fabric into a zipped bag!

💛£40 includes both workshops AND all tools and materials (we’ll post them to you in advance) - a huge saving over half price!

⭐️Book via my website Makerykate.com

💛Or join us for a Live this Friday to find out more and see the kit/finished item for yourself xx

I thought I’d host a quick Cricut Q&A tomorrow following the workshop I ran for yesterday. Lots of you are asking questions about what the machines can do etc at the moment, so I’ll be covering all that and lots more in tomorrow’s free online session, 12:30-1:30.

Book your free space at Makerykate.com if you have any questions about Cricut at all. I will answer them all!

Join us for a Wreath Making workshop at John Lewis Kingston on Thurs 8th Dec, 7-8pm.
You’ll use a beautiful selection of dried foliage and a willow base, to make a wreath that will last for years to come. Places limited. Book online at Makerykate.com

Back by popular demand! I’m hosting an online sewing session next Tuesday evening. You’ll learn to make your own PJ bottoms (short or long).

Ticket price includes:
💛Pattern (all sizes - kids to adult)
💛1 x live online session with me showing you how to make your PJs (you’ll be able to ask as many questions as you like)
💛1 x live follow-up session to answer any more questions and share more tips
💛Video recordings of everything so you can watch back any time & in case you’re not free Tuesday
➡️Link to book in bio / Makerykate.com

Here's some feedback from my last sessions:
"This is just what I needed to get me back into sewing again. Brilliant, thank you!"
"Thank you so much Kate, I loved it!"
"You have shared so many tips to take away the faff."

Quick to make, even for less confident sewers! Will you be joining me? I’d love to see you Xx

You know my favourite dress ever? It’s this linen gingham number - I wear it more than anything! I made it using my fave pattern - darling range. It’s such a great base pattern - I’ve made 5x dresses from it now, but I’ve hacked the pattern each time to alter the neckline / sleeves / remove the button front etc. So after lots of requests, I’ve scheduled another ‘Sew a summer dress: How-to & Hacks!’ Workshop/Q&A!
So if you’d like to learn all about sewing a dress / how to adapt commercial patterns, this is the session for you! Just £10 a spot - it’ll give you so much back and extend the life of any pattern you have at home!
The next one on my cutting table is pink/white linen gingham from which I’m going to make v-neck and sleeve-less! Can’t wait 😝
Ps if you also love the gingham linen, you can get 10% off with code ‘makery10’ from 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Will you join me? # # #

Calling all crafters! As you may know, we have a wonderful team of across the country. We host all sorts of events, workshops and demos; it's so much fun! We could be teaching Google to macrame, hosting craft workshops at festivals or running Cricut demos in John Lewis.

We’re on the lookout for more gems to join our dream team. We're specifically looking for people in/near the following areas:
- SHEFFIELD
- BELFAST
- PETERBOROUGH
- LEEDS
- REDDITCH

And specifically Cricut, Crochet or Knitting lovers.

The pay is good and it’s very flexible - a great way to earn money doing something you love with wonderful people 💕

⭐️Go to:
subscribepage.com/jointhemakerycrew
or click link in bio ⭐️

➡️Please share with anyone this may appeal to⬅️

Please note we can regretfully only reply to successful applicants xx

Trigger warning: Baby loss
It's our lovely Millie's Birthday today. I never talk about her on here, but today feels right and I feel strong. I hope my words can help anyone else going through a similar tragedy.
Millie only lived for an hour, 11 years ago today. Nothing can prepare you for the pain of losing a child. It never, ever goes away (nor would I want it to - the pain makes me feel close to her), but you learn to manage it. Accept it, even.
An entire life's worth of love filled that hour with Millie. It's overwhelming. But what a privilege for me to have loved that deeply.
Sometimes I get upset that she'll miss out on filling her life with new experiences. But then I'm thankful that all she ever knew was the deepest love possible, and the warm cuddles and words of her parents.
I've been able to help friends who've been through similar experiences. Millie gave me that gift; of knowing the right thing to say. And not say. So she's the one who's helping them really, not me.
She's made me stronger than I could ever have been. Thank you our beautiful girl. There are so many things I'm grateful to you for, every single day. We talk about you all the time! And your sisters love to include you in their games. You are so loved # # #

Sending love to anyone who needs it. You're going to be ok. My inbox is always open xx

⭐️ WIN a Sheepers Slipper-Making kit!! Click here to enter: https://www.subscribepage.com/winsheepers
Closing date midnight 12 Apr 2022. One entry per person.

I’m hosting a FREE slipper-making workshop on 27 April with and I can’t waiiit! Their slippers are my favourite - I have so many pairs now. Click here to join my free workshop: https://www.makerykate.com/event-details/make-your-own-sheepers-slippers

⭐️If you're not lucky enough to win, you can purchase a kit for £20 instead of £30 with the code KATE here: https://www.sheepers.co.uk/product/slipkit-pick-and-mix-sheepers/

Good luck beauties, can’t wait to sew slippers with you xx

I’m sure you, like me, are feeling helpless given what’s happening in Ukraine at the moment.

Charlotte and I have been planning this workshop for a little while. (You must follow her if you don’t already, her feed is joyful). Charlotte wanted to learn how to make ruffle cushions, so I thought I’d teach lots of you at the same time in a live online workshop on wed 16 March at 8pm 💛

It’s £10pp and we’re sending EVERY PENNY of profit to Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

💛💙I’ve added a link to my bio. Please book.
💛💙Please SHARE with friends. Let’s raise as much as we can, whilst spending an evening crafting among friends xx

All the fabrics we’ve used for are from and they’ve kindly offered a 15% discount if you’d like to buy any of their fabrics. Use code: Themakery15%

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I may not have progressed my studio revamp (waiting on an electrician) but I’ve moved on with some of the decor! I’m not buying anything new for this project, so starting with a chair I snagged from the pavement during that lockdown where everyone decluttered but couldn’t get to the tip. Yay! Swipe through for before and during.

I used amazing boucle fabric from - they have the best selection! (There’s a 15% discount code on all their fabrics in my blog post 🤩)

➡️Check my blog for resources, fabric ££ discount and lots of TIPS to have a go yourself! ⬅️
Any time questions, ask away! Xx

I’m revamping my studio so thought I’d share the process.

I inherited the space - it began life as a brewery when we moved in, then a bar (complete with smoke machine and disco lights), a meditation space for my husband and then an office/studio for me! I moved in quickly and definitely didn’t plan the space from scratch. So now I’m starting again☺️

1+2~ First up is a mood board, taking reference from my branding and style guide.
3~Then a list of must haves and like to haves.
4~ I played around with the floor plan, leaving space to add/change things if it feels right.
5~ Then messed about on Canva to get an idea of the all-important back wall 🤣

Aside from paint, I’m using all upcycled or handmade/Indie products. I’ll share them with you as I go!
💛Please send your rec’s for art you think might work well. So far I’m looking at and loving what I see!💛

This is one of my favourite festive makes so far this year!
The brief from was to make a Christmas wall decoration using foraged items. So I set off on a walk and collected a couple of Hazel twigs and some ivy leaves.
With some string and fairy lights, I had myself this gem to adorn my wall this Christmas!
For full instructions, visit and click the link in their bio.
You must let me know if you make one, I’d love to see! Xx

💝My Crafters Gift Guide is ready!
➡️Click the link in my bio⬅️
I’ve had so much fun putting this together - finding the most brilliantly crafty gifts I can. I’ve tried and tested most of them, so these recommendations come from the heart! And I’ve tried to cover off all price points.
Apart from the Joy (which I just HAD to include), they’re all indie UK businesses ☺️
I’ll do a focus on emu favourites over the next few days to showcase them in more detail.
I’ll be buying a few of these for friends and family family…What has made the cut to your pressie list this year?

I recently made this project for to tie in with their Woodland theme.

A simple way of making gifts look so much more than just your standard wrap, tag and ribbon! Plus it’s all recyclable 💚 And foraging for the greenery whilst out on our walk was an excellent activity for the kids!

I LOVE Christmas, but always looking for ways to reduce the waste - and this is a great start.

I’ll be sharing more over the coming weeks, but do you have any top tips for a greener Christmas? I’d love to hear ☺️

💛FREE CRICUT Q&A💛
Are you new to the world of ? Or maybe you have a machine but you're stuck with something. Join me next Tuesday evening for a free hour long live Cricut Q&A via Zoom to answer all your questions! It's a brilliant way to pick up hints and tips for existing Cricut owners too.

PLUS I'll be doing a giveaway at the end and I'll share an exclusive discount with you all too :) 🎉

Will you be joining me? Xx

Click to book: https://officialcricutblog.co.uk/events/

My latest project for is live on their site 💛
> Make your own Candles <
Video workshop here:
https://blog.seasaltcornwall.com/make-a-shell-candle-with-kate-from-the-makery/

I used discarded shells which I love! They look so pretty in my bathroom, lit for a relaxing bath. But you can make candles in all sorts of containers - just follow the instructions.
They also make the best gifts!

Have you made candles before?
What other nifty containers can you think of? I’d love to hear! Xx

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