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Razz My Berries Rockabilly Bash
A low-down, dirty, rock n’ roll razzmatazz in the heart of Lis Vegas!
Sep 3, 20142 min read


Origami with Japanese Papercraft
An evening of origami with Japanese Papercraft.
Sep 1, 20141 min read


Shortlisted!
I’m delighted to announce that, having been nominated for Best Arts and Culture Blog and Best Craft Blog in the 2014 Blog Awards Ireland,...
Aug 28, 20141 min read


CraftBomb @ Ulster Hall / Craft Month
I can’t believe we’re already halfway through August Craft Month – the biggest one ever in fact, with Craft NI curating over 150 events...
Aug 15, 20142 min read


The real live lounge: Lisburn Live Sessions
Every Tuesday you can now experience a local live music night with a difference. The Lisburn Sessions is a weekly free online broadcast...
Aug 5, 20142 min read


Nominated – thank you!
I’m delighted to announce that The Patchwork Quill has been nominated in two categories of this year’s Blog Awards Ireland . This is the...
Jul 30, 20141 min read


The Great British Sewing Bee – Sew Your Own Wardrobe
Reviewing the book - and giving you a chance to win a copy!
Jul 18, 20143 min read


Common Threads
Checking out this chilled-out, friendly crafting meet-up in South Belfast.
Jul 14, 20142 min read


Papergirl Belfast 2014
After featuring this innovative art project on the PQ last year , I fell in love with it and vowed to see it in the flesh if it returned...
Jul 1, 20141 min read


What’s On This Week: 30 June – 6 July
A lovely variety of events this week – talks, exhibitions, quizzes, music and even superheroes! Make the most of your leisure time this...
Jun 29, 20143 min read


Blog Awards Ireland
It’s that time of year again already – the Blog Awards Ireland nominations have opened! This is the third outing for the awards that...
Jun 3, 20141 min read


What’s On This Week: 19 – 25 May
Another varied week of things to see and do in Northern Ireland. Celebrate the vibrancy of African culture, enjoy maritime merriment or...
May 18, 20143 min read


On your bike, there’s a new gang in town…
If you happened to stroll through Dublin’s Phoenix Park last Saturday afternoon, you may have found yourself a victim of the mischievous...
May 14, 20143 min read


What’s On This Week: 12 – 18 May 2014
A really varied week of events – business, theatre, fashion, music, comedy and even Lego features in the guide this time! If I’ve missed...
May 11, 20143 min read


What’s On This Week: 5 – 11 May
Any week that begins with a bank holiday is off to a good start, but this is a very special week, beginning with the Belfast City...
May 5, 20144 min read


What’s On This Week: 28 April – 4 May
The week ahead is jam-packed with entertainment, with no fewer than seven festivals, all kicking off within days of each other. The...
Apr 27, 20144 min read


What’s On This Week…End: 25 – 27 April
This week’s WOTW is a little late and a little different, but that’s OK, as there is still so much happening locally this weekend! Easter...
Apr 24, 20142 min read


What’s On This Week: 14 – 20 April 2014
Literature, upcycling, history, surfing, music and craft – just a few of the fabulous things you can experience in Northern Ireland this...
Apr 13, 20145 min read


What’s On This Week 7 – 13 April 2014
Another packed week of events in Northern Ireland, with magic shows, theatre performances, art workshops, music fundraisers and...
Apr 6, 20143 min read


An old star Sings again…
Last week’s episode of The Great British Sewing Bee saw the contestants presented with old-fashioned Singer sewing machines and asked to...
Apr 1, 20142 min read
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