At 
Plum, we have decided to focus on our five, favourite, fibre arts techniques - crochet, embroider, knit, quilt, sew - and have organized our projects and accordingly.
In addition to the overviews included here, we will be continually adding tips to our ask plum and notebook sections regarding the projects and the materials in our shop.
Crochet
Crochet has likely suffered more than knitting with the perception that it is out of date, the country cousin if you like. While ponchos have become increasingly popular (thanks Martha), crocheted adult sweaters may not be as appealing to some. Continue reading....
Embroider
There is no denying that the organic, sustainable and fair trade fabrics are less varied than conventional fabrics. Patterned fabric, in particular, is less prevalent and if low impact dyes are not acceptable to you, the fabric choices narrow even further. Continue reading....
Knit
The knitting craze has been in full swing for several years. Almost hard to believe, but as little as 10 years ago, I felt that Rowan and Vogue Knitting were the only places to find contemporary patterns and suggestions for non acrylic yarns. With this explosion in popularity, the how-to sites and references available have also exploded. Continue reading....
Quilt
I love quilting for many reasons, not the least of which is that it originated as a way to reuse scraps of fabric in a creative, beautiful and functional way. Continue reading....
Sew
Learning to sew can be daunting on several levels. The initial investment in a sewing machine is relatively high and the space required to execute projects is larger than the couch upon which you can sit and crochet, embroider, knit or hand quilt. Continue reading....
