Freebies & Tutorials

Red rose of San Marco

A special day in Venice today -- not only is it the day that Italians celebrate their Liberation at the ...
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DIY emergency mask template [English & Italian]

For the moment I don't have a photo to post, but will get one organised soon. Just thought it might ...
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Easter Bunny cross-stitch

A new one to add to the collection of freebie cross-stitch patterns and colour charts. Might be a bit ...
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Cards for Kids

Been searching high and low for these images and have found them at last tucked right at the bottom of ...
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Bunny project number 2

Here is another idea for all those Spring & Easter elements in the download file. How about an Easter basket ...
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Paper & clips necklace

Hardly rocket science, but quite a fun and simple upcycle/recycle project for schools -- granmas with the little ones etc ...
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Easter bunny project

Just in time, here is a sweet project for the children to do -- possibly with a little help ...
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Make protective masks

Making masks -- whilst it is not possible to make and contribute homemade masks to medical staff, it is possible ...
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#isolationartschool — good news

Isolation continues to keep us all indoors, and that of course includes children who are home from school since all ...
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Fat quarter drawstring bag

Looking for things to do during isolation? Here's a quick and easy idea for a fat quarter -- or any ...
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Made by Hand

When you buy something from an artist, you are buying more than an object. You are buying hundreds of hours of failures and experiments. You are buying days, weeks and months of frustration and moments of pure joy. You are not only buying a thing, but a piece of heart, a part of the soul, a moment in the life of someone.

by Giacomo Cinque
'La Sartoria Antica'