Meet Nancy

Nancy joined at the beginning of April this year - she is in the workshop 2 days a week and is an amazing addition to the team.    Nancy focuses...
August 27, 2024 — Fionnghuala Shearman

British Millerain

Our new canvas is a GOTS certified organic canvas direct from British Millerain in Lancashire, they have been dying and proofing cotton canvas for 6 generations (over 100 years).  Unlike...
August 27, 2024 — Fionnghuala Shearman

The Ultimate Summer Staple: Discover the Giant Bucket Bag

Summer is a season that calls for adventure, spontaneity, and a touch of elegance. Whether you're planning a sun-soaked beach getaway, an impromptu picnic in the park, or a sophisticated...
June 20, 2024 — Fionnghuala Shearman

The #03 and why it is your favourite!

Are you a knitting enthusiast looking for the perfect bag to store and transport your projects? Look no further! Our best selling roll top knitting bag, the iconic '#03 roll...
June 20, 2024 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Tags: #03
Who Makes Your Bags?

Who Makes Your Bags?

We do!  Everything is made in the UK by Polly, Lisa, Toby or myself. How amazing is that... Small scale manufacture with a focus on quality.  Charlotte runs the office...
June 15, 2023 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Why Pockets are Key!

Why Pockets are Key!

The #03 iconic roll top has a lot of pockets, for a knitting bag you might think that 5 pockets is a little excessive but let me explain to you...
June 15, 2023 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Why Waterproof Canvas?

Why Waterproof Canvas?

So this is an interesting one... When I was designing my perfect knitting bag back in 2016 I wanted to design a bag that was as life proof as I...
June 15, 2023 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Knitting & Walking

Knitting & Walking

Knitting socks whilst walking to dog or playing with the children at the park has become part of my everyday routine... It crept in slowly and most weeks its the...
May 30, 2023 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Comfort Food - Smokey Beans

Comfort Food - Smokey Beans

A break from bag related content today to bring you a recipe that I'm really enjoying at the moment. We have a very posh drive through a little way from...
May 16, 2023 — Fionnghuala Shearman
Ice Dyed Knitting Bags

Ice Dyed Knitting Bags

Ice dying is a really fun process of melting dye over canvas to create beautiful and unique patterns.  This canvas takes on a life of its own as the ice melts....
May 13, 2022 — Fionnghuala Shearman
It's Fun To Play With Pockets! - Hide & Hammer

It's Fun To Play With Pockets!

The #03's are fantastic for pockets...
July 08, 2021 — Nu Shearman
Tags: #03