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Jul 29

Making sourdough bread

I know that this is unusual content for us however, other that being environmentally aware and trying to be as sustainable as possible, o...

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Jul 8

How to process silk ties into usable fabric for projects

Something I think is really important when it comes to my work is sustainability and I try to promote this as best I can through the shop...

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Jun 22

We're open again!

After a lot of thinking and planning, we've decided to open the shop again but on limited hours. We'll be opening back up on Wednesday 1s...

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Jun 17

Using iron-on transfers for embroidery

I've recently uploaded my second embroidery video to my YouTube channel. I teach you all about iron-on transfers and the history behind t...

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Jun 1

How I up-cycled a linen tablecloth and bits of antique lace into a gorgeous crazy patchwork piece

The video I uploaded this week is actually based on a workshop I teach. Pretty much everything used in these pieces that I've been making...

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Apr 26

A beginner's guide to freehand embroidery

For this week's YouTube video I wanted to teach you all the basics to freehand embroidery. This is the same method I've used before for s...

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Apr 11

So you've been doing all this baking, where do you store it?

As we've all got so much free time at the moment, I'm sure you've been coming up with creative ways to fill it. I for one have been bakin...

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Aug 12, 2019

We were featured in Reclaim Magazine!

Here at Cloth Paper Stitch, we were delighted to be featured, along with our fellow local business in Llandeilo, in the July edition of R...

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Jun 3, 2019

Visable Mending Inspiration

Excited to see the trend of visible mending is catching on - this article in Positive News features textile artists making mending decora...

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Dec 20, 2018

Christmas Opening Hours

23rd, Sunday: 11am til 3pm 24th, Christmas Eve: 10am til 3.30pm 25th + 26th: Closed 27th, Thursday: 11am til 3pm 28th, Friday: 11am til ...

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Oct 10, 2018

A New Haberdashery and Craft Shop with Upcycling Built In

Opening in Llandeilo on the 1st of November, ‘Cloth Paper Stitch’ offers a haven for crafters, sewers and anyone who loves to poke around...

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