JK Makes

14/09/2025

Slow Sunday

16/07/2025

01/03/2025

The world is melting. Billionaire bullies are hoarding wealth and are live-streaming themselves annihilating and degrading those who just want to live their lives in peace. Things feel more hopeless than ever, but now it's really the time to dig deep.
Be the change you wish to see, in whatever way that resonates with you. Joy is an act of resistance, and sustainable sewing brings me so much joy. I found a broken umbrella on the street at the end of last year. I decided to reuse the textile, and now I have a reversible tote. One which I could put over my head in the rain... In a pinch.

(I washed it first, as it was most likely covered in the p*e of a thousand dogs)

Hope you're all doing ok x

07/10/2024

365 days of genocide, 76 years of occupation

Boycott, Divest, Sanction

Email, petition, call representatives

Show up and keep showing up.. it's the bare minimum

28/09/2024

Thrilled to be joining some stellar movers and shakers in mending and making in Kilkenny this Int'l Repair Day!

I'll be banging on about crochet-hacking as a method to repair and rejuvenate your wardrobe 🧶

See you at St. Canice's Neighbourhood Hall on Saturday October 19th from 10-4pm

With big thanks to ❤️

26/08/2024

By far my biggest personal creative challenge to date. A wedding jumpsuit for this gorgeous creature.
She came with the idea, and I did my absolute very best to make it a reality. Truly, a dream client. A day full of love 💓

She's a wonderful person, and works as a celebrant! Book and you'll be in terrific hands!

*I packed a spool of thread and needle in my bag on the way to the afters, so great was the anxiety 😂 (I didn't need them 🙌🏼)

22/06/2024

Just your friendly Saturday reminder that you don't have to get new clothes! You can zhuzh (that's really how it's spelled) up the stuff you have. Case in point, a top I made about 5 years ago, and have NEVER worn.

I kept it because I spent hours on it, but it was a Golden Girls vibing, grannycore moment. Lilac? What was I thinking? I had clearly had a breakdown... Or the yarn was on sale.

A dash of dye later, and my inner Wednesday Addams is thrilled.

Look at your stuff with a different perspective 🖤 and FREE PALESTINE ✌🏻🇵🇸

15/05/2024

A group of crafters, knitting and crochet enthusiasts in Waterford have merged their passion for crafts with futuristic technology such as circuits and other wearable devices in a groundbreaking project showcasing the benefits of electronic textiles.

13/05/2024

Back on my Recycling/Repurposing buzz for Bealtaine Festival with !

Learn how to make useable denim yarn, and crochet a small basket or bag, in this 2 hour workshop for adults 🧶

Ability to crochet is necessary. Materials supplied, but feel free to bring some old denims to attack with scissors! 👖✂️

Space is limited, so book via the link in my bio.

10/05/2024

Tomorrow, I'll be assisting the lovely and in the beautiful surroundings of . Come decorate a printed bird, or decorate your own. Bring your kids, or come by yourself. will be created with love and solidarity for the people of Palestine 🇵🇸🕊️

23/04/2024

Loved being part of this project