handmade by mary emmens
One of my nieces celebrated her first birthday in July, I was umming and ahhing over what to make for her. I made this: It’s cute but I wasn’t convinced about it’s suitability for a 1st birthday gift, maybe as … Read More »
A few weeks ago I had a stall at a market in a nearby village, it’s a new venture for the village and I was more than happy to support a community event. A bonus is that we have some … Read More »
have I really had nothing else to write about than winners? Hmm I’ve just realised that I’ve not sewn anything for over a week! Guess school holidays are to blame! I have my machine out now and need to get … Read More »
It’s been a hot, challenging day. What day with 3 small children isn’t? But all 3 are now in bed asleep and I can get down to the important matter of asking RNG to pick a winner for the quilt … Read More »
Have you entered the giveaway for a surprise pack of 2 patterns? If not head on over there now, it closes on Wednesday evening. Hurrah the girls school finished the term on Friday so we are now on holiday, except … Read More »
Last month I saw that Trish at Two Peas In A Pod Design was looking for bloggers to choose one of her patterns to review and I jumped at the chance. I had a browse through Trish’s etsy shop and … Read More »
Have you entered my giveaway yet? Get on over there now, it closes on Sunday but I will have another giveaway posted up before then. Here’s a preview of something I’ve been working on over the last week, with some … Read More »
Chevrons are everywhere, on fabric, nails, floors, walls and clothing, if you don’t believe me check out this pinterest board I put together at the weekend and there are just a few of the images I found! Inspired by this … Read More »
I’ve been wanting to sew something fun but had too much to do, pieces of work that need completing and plans that need to be made, I also had a first birthday gift to think about. On Monday an email … Read More »
Last week I signed up to Amy’s challenge, obviously I was tired at the time of signing up because I said that there were 2 things I wanted to get done this week – surely the title of the challenge … Read More »