NGO Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags Needs Distributors

Check this bag recycled from Indian newspaper, handed to me when I made a small purchase at Paper Passions. I love it! The bag tag says the bag is 'made by an NGO whose main objective is to provide education and shelter to street children'. They're looking for established distributors beyond the UK & Ireland. Check out The India Shop if you're interested.

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Admiring Amigurumi

I found this amigurumi kit in Soho and begged my friend and art technician Marilyn to make it up.

I haven't put my hand to amigurumi since the late 70s when my innovative mother bought some Japanese craft books and magazines. There are lots of amigurumi food finds - miniatures like these, and full-size on Etsy and via blogs such as Softies Central.

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