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You lovely lot have blown me away!

So many of my November punch needle workshops have already SOLD OUT and after so many of you asking for December dates, I’ve decided to release them EARLY! 🎉✨

I honestly didn’t expect spaces to go quite this quickly and I’m feeling so grateful to everyone who’s booked, shared my workshops or recommended them to a friend. It really does mean the world!

✨ DECEMBER WORKSHOPS ARE NOW LIVE! ✨

If you’ve been thinking about joining one of my Christmas workshops, this is your little nudge not to leave it too late! Spaces are being snapped up quicker than I anticipated, so head to the link in my bio to book your spot.

I can’t wait to get creative with more of you. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 🙏💛

Who’s joining me in December?

#punchneedleworkshop #punchneedletutorial #christmascrafting #christmascelebration #handmadechristmas

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📍Bradgate Park, Leicestershire

Breathing in the fresh air at our local gem. A perfect mix of history, rugged landscapes, and wildlife. 🌲🦌

#bradgatepark #leicestershire #outdoorlife #naturephotography📷 #visitleicester

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I genuinely didn’t know if I was going to pull this one off… 😅

Last night @bendigo_lounge was my biggest workshop group yet that I’ve done all by myself!

After accidentally fudging my inventory numbers on my website, I ended up with a fully booked workshop… plus a few lovely extras. 🙈

As I finish everyone’s handmade decorations myself, I had visions of us all still being there at midnight! 😂 So I made a few tweaks to the format, crossed my fingers… and hurrah, I made it work!

It was so lovely seeing everyone getting stuck into punch needle, especially some familiar faces returning for their second workshop. 🥰

There were a few nerves and self doubts along the way but I kept reminding everyone to trust the process and to trust themselves and look what they created!

The cutest Autumn-themed pieces, all completely unique. 🧡

Thank you so much to everyone who came. It was such a lovely evening! ✨

Punch Needle Workshop | Punch Needle Tutorial | Nottingham Craft Workshop | Mindful Crafting | Autumn Crafting | Cosy Season

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📍Swithland Wood, Loughborough, Leicestershire

#visitleicester #Leicestershire #outdoorliving #discoverleicester #nationalforest

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Think punch needle is just sticking a needle through some fabric? There’s actually a little more to it than that…

And that’s where I come in!

My workshops are designed with beginners in mind, so we start with a practice design before moving onto your take home project. You’ll have seasonal designs to choose from, but I’ll always encourage you to put your own spin on them too.

And you’re not just left to figure it out yourself. I’m there to demo (as many times as needed!), troubleshoot any pesky issues, help with threading, draw designs, sort out tangled threads and rescue those smiley faces if they’ve gone a bit wonky.

After spending the last few years building my punch needle business, I’ve picked up plenty of tips and tricks along the way and I love sharing them.

But most importantly, I want my workshops to be fun, relaxed and completely beginner-friendly.

Because if you leave with a decoration you love and a new obsession with punch needle… I’ve done my job! 🥰🧶✨

Punch Needle Workshop | Punch Needle Artist | Punch Needle Tutorial | Craft Workshops | Mindful Crafting

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What have you made at my Autumn punch needle workshops? 🍂🧶

I’ve absolutely loved watching you all put your own spin on my Autumn punch needle designs. 🤎

There have been so many gorgeous creations — toadstools aplenty 🍄, maple leaves 🍁, smiley hot chocolates ☕️, acorns 🌰, colourful Day of the Dead skulls 💀, cute little ghosts 👻 and, of course, LOTS of pumpkins 🎃

It’s been so lovely seeing the same designs become completely different little works of art, depending on each maker’s colours, personality and creativity.

I’ve only got 2 Autumn workshop dates left with spaces!

If you fancy coming along and making your own Autumn punch needle piece, you can book your place via my website.

Which design would you choose?👇

Punch Needle Workshop | Punch Needle Tutorial | Autumn Crafting | Cosy Crafting Season

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The perfect way to start October? 🍂✨

Good company, cosy autumnal crafting and a room full of women discovering just how satisfying punch needle can be 🧶

Last night’s workshop @centro_lounge was such a lovely one. We had toadstools 🍄, Day of the Dead skulls 💀, acorns 🌰 and autumn leaves 🍁

This is just the beginning of a very busy month of autumn workshops for me and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Quite a few are already sold out, but I still have a handful of spaces left on some dates. So if you fancy a cosy evening of crafting, chatting and making something lovely to take home, get in quick. 🍁🧶

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Today Visit Leicester hosted its first ever Tourism Business Network event. With great guest speakers and local businesses coming together to share best practice and network. We had the best time welcoming all our friends and partners and can't wait for the next one!

#tourism #business #networking #leicester

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If this isn’t a sign that cosy crafting season has arrived, I don’t know what is 🍄

Last night’s workshop @themilkingparlourtbt was a very autumnal mix of punch needle, chatting and making — with toadstools, pumpkins, hot chocs, ghosts and acorns all taking shape.

Although apparently I’m not allowed to stay in Autumn for long… because Christmas workshops are already filling up 🎄

Thank you so much for all your bookings so far! If you fancy a festive evening of crafting, my first batch of Christmas dates are on the website now and some are already getting limited.

Head to the link in my bio to book your spot.

Punch Needle Workshop | Punch Needle Tutorial | Cosy Crafting Season | Cosy Crafts | Autumn Crafts | Craft Workshop

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It's officially the first day of autumn, bringing misty mornings and the smell of pumpkin spice. We're launching Autumn Uncovered, our guide to all the amazing events taking place from now until Christmas. Get your fall plans in order and check out the Autumn Uncovered page at the link in our bio!

#Autumn #Events #Autumn2026 #CozySeason#Leicester #leicestershire

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Another sell-out workshop @centivolounge earlier this week 🧶🤍

A lovely mix of returning faces, including one who brought more friends along, some complete beginners and even someone who’d previously tried punch needle and given up!

I’m so passionate about crafting for wellbeing, so seeing everyone leave with big smiles and proudly admiring their decorations is everything. 🥹

There’s something about a couple of hours of slow, mindful crafting that makes you switch off, forget the outside world and just enjoy making something.

Who’s joining me for the next one? 🧶

Punch Needle Workshop | Punch Needle Tutorial | Punch Needle Tutor | Craft Workshop | Mindful Crafting | Cosy Crafting Season

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🎄 You’ve asked… so here’s your Christmas workshop heads up! 👀

With my Autumn workshops pretty much now sold out, you’re all already asking about my Christmas ones — so here’s your heads up that I’ll be launching my first set of Christmas workshops on my website this Friday!

If last year was anything to go by, I’m anticipating these will be popular so I’d definitely recommend securing your place early.

Come along and have a fun evening making your very own cute punch needle Christmas tree decoration… think cheeky Christmas pud, cute mince pie, smiley gingerbread man or, for those of you up for a bit more of a challenge, the intricate gingerbread house. 🎄

A lovely excuse to get together with friends, have a bit of a festive natter and do some mindful crafting along the way.

I’d love to see you there!

Which one would you choose? 👇

Punch Needle Workshops | Christmas Craft Workshops | Christmas Crafting | Punch Needle Tutorial | Mindful Crafting |

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