Amble Pin Cushion

01/06/2026

Me Made Monday brings you Eileen's puffin knitted from our Amble Puffin Pattern. Eileen's puffin resides in her bathroom, to remind her of Amble.
Pattern available with our without a leg and beak pack: https://amblepincushion.co.uk/shop/amble-puffin-knitting-pattern/

01/06/2026

Norma will be giving a talk at Widdrington W.I. this evening at 7pm about her millinery. Visitors welcome. Widdrington W.I. hall is just opposite the Widdrington Inn on the A1068 , postcode NE61 5EB.

31/05/2026

What defines "craft" and makes it different from "art?"

Sunday Read is Art vs. Craft – Insights from Claire Benn: https://www.fibreartstaketwo.com/articles/art-vs-craft-insights-from-claire-benn

The image used is of Pauline Burbidge, a Borders artist who uses quilts as her medium.

Do you consider your makes as art or as craft, and why?

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Step this way for June craft workshops at APC!
https://amblepincushion.co.uk/product-category/workshops/

Friday 05.06.26 a.m. Knitting for Improvers - Prem baby cardigan
Thursday 11.06.26 a.m. Bracelet in Tubular Beading
Thursday 18.06.26 p.m. Craft and Chatter
Saturday 20.06.26 a.m. Slow Stitch Saturday explores chain stitches
Thursday 25.06.26 a.m. Heart Granny Stitch blanket or cushion cover for Beginners or Improvers

29/05/2026

To round off the week which saw Amble have another successful Puffin Festival, here is a link to a free puffin crochet pattern: https://punqa.com/free-amigurumi-puffin-chick-crochet-pattern/
We have all these colours of DK acrylic yarn in stock, toy eyes and stuffing.
Don't forget that we have our own APC Amble Puffin pattern if you're a knitter: https://amblepincushion.co.uk/shop/amble-puffin-knitting-pattern/

28/05/2026

Nice results from Becky's Seascape Buttons workshop this morning!
Let us know if you'd like to try a buttons workshop in the Autumn term.
Here's what's coming up over the summer at APC:
https://amblepincushion.co.uk/product-category/workshops/

28/05/2026

Technique Thursday shows you how to attach a neckband to a v-neck, courtesy of Simplicity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IQgHQlj1gE

27/05/2026

Improver Knitters join Liz to make a baby cardigan on Friday 05.06.26.
All welcome! We are particulary keen to encourage Warkworth Show novice knitters with this bargain priced class, £25 including materials.
Book in store or online by 03.06.26: https://amblepincushion.co.uk/product-category/workshops/
Check out the handicraft classes on pages 7 and 8 of the show schedule preview: https://tinyurl.com/32hzypcx