Kneel easy Our knees can take a knock when we’re decorating – kneeling on hard oors just isn’t comfy. That’s why we love these Kneelo knee pads – a central core of shock-absorbing EVA foam between two layers of memory foam ensures maximum comfort and protection. £14.99 a pair from Burgon and Ball
WEAVING WORKSHOPS Tabara N’Diaye launched La Basketry following a trip to a Senegalese village and her online boutique o ers a range of beautiful handwoven homeware and accessories made in collaboration with female artisans in Senegal. If you fancy having a go at weaving yourself, Tamara runs online workshops via her store – labasketry.com – and has launched a range of La Basketry Kits, designed to teach the art of basket weaving. Each kit contains a video tutorial and all the materials needed to create beautiful handwoven baskets – whether you’re a beginner or a con dent crafter. Kits start at £25 from labasketry.com
MULTI TASKER Make light work of DIY projects with this nifty – and stylishly decorated – multitool. Its screw-in long- and short-handled bases allow you to switch easily between functions, which include a hammer, cross-head screwdriver and three sizes of at-head screwdriver. V&A 6-in-1 Multi Tool Hammer, £12.99, Dobbies
On the edge Give your upholstery projects a classy nish with the new collection of trims by British textile designers, Warner House. The new range includes fringing, cords and fabulous animal print tapes and the colourways all coordinate with their luxurious fabrics. From £15 per metre from warner-house.com
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Stencilled style Transform your walls, chairs, cushion covers and oors with Nicolette Tabram’s beautiful new collection of furniture stencils, inspired by her travels around India. To use, choose the best paint for your upcycling project, secure the stencil in place and simply ‘stipple’ – dab – the paint through the stencil using a small soft paintbrush. Carefully lift o the stencil when you’ve nished and leave to dry. Clean o your stencil and it’s ready to use again. Stencil sizes vary and there are 18 stunning patterns to choose from. Prices start at £7.99 from nicolettetabram.co.uk 76 yourhomestyle.uk
THREAD AND THRIFT In her gorgeous new book, textile artist Mandy Pattullo shows you how to upcycle and repurpose found and cherished fabrics. With ideas for embellishments, stitching and appliqué, Mandy’s expert tutorials will show you how to transform preloved textiles into unique tablecloths, quilts, wall hangings and much more. Textiles Transformed: Thread and thrift with reclaimed textiles, by Mandy Patullo, costs £22.95 and is available from Amazon.
