Trivial Pursuits - Pom Pom making

Another thing I got up to last weekend when friends came to visit with their kids was a marathon pom pom making session.  Overhearing their mum explain that she would show them how to make them the traditional way using cardboard I couldn't resist the urge to leap in and introduce them to the amazing time-saving pom pom maker that had Kirsty Allsop so giddy when she discovered them on her last C4 series.

However, there are several ways to make your pom pom, so here are some YouTube clips using cardboard, special machines or just your hand, as well as my own visual tutorial for making multiple mini pompoms 

which I discovered when making bootees to complement my moptop hats which you can see here and buy from our website.  

Just using your hand .....

... or cardboard ...

... or a special machine ...

Enjoy!

And of course, let us see how you get on or which method you prefer, or indeed, if you have a method of your own.

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Boutique and Unique - crafters' heaven in Dorset

A visit to Sturminster Newton is not complete for any crafter without a trip to Hansons.

Don't be fooled by the warehouse exterior.  Inside is an Aladdin's cave of every type of button, bow, ribbon, yarn, fabric, scrap booking accessory or needle you could possibly wish for.

  

And the staff couldn't be more helpful.  Efficient, knowledgeable and friendly, they can answer any questions you may have and are obviously keen crafters themselves. 

   

They run workshops throughout the year.  As well as lots of embroidery, needlecraft and knitting demonstrations, they do book binding, jewellery and felt making.  You can even make your own lingerie.