handmade by mary emmens
We’ve just had a birthday party for our almost 9 yr old, she only had 3 friends over for a decoupage party: It was still pretty loud, so I’m definitely in the mood for some low volume, which is no … Read More »
Wow I really can’t believe that today is the first of November, thankfully October whizzed by, it wasn’t a nice month for me, I’m hoping that November will be much better! So what did I do? It doesn’t feel like … Read More »
At the beginning of the month I set my goal to complete my #MSBHQAL top. I was so nearly there; all the blocks were made, I sashed them and then hung the quilt top on the wall and after a day … Read More »
I’m guessing that if you ‘live’ in the world of quilts and fabric the fact can’t have passed you by that Quilt Market is happening right now and therefore it’s time for Bloggers Quilt Festival. It took me a little … Read More »
Earlier this year I made myself a Sidekick Tote, I’ve used it a lot and love it: During the summer holidays I made a trip to the local fabric shop and spotted some gorgeous webbing that was being unpacked from … Read More »
I had a lovely fabric delivery on Friday which was a very cheerful delight in what had been an awful few weeks (more about that one day if I feel so inclined). So the latest addition to my stash is … Read More »
Just a quick post on the eve of my little boys birthday weekend to make a commitment to do something with these this month: Broken Herringbone blocks as part of the #MSBHQAL. I’m hoping that I will manage at least … Read More »
Another month flew by and I’ve struggled to find photo’s in my flickr stream to evidence much sewing: In fact this might look more impressive than it is, the 2 cushion fronts were made more than a year ago but … Read More »
It’s been a good week for fabric stashing so I thought I’d share it with you. Tracey at Quilt Me Happy has decided to shut up her online shop and as a result is having a BIG sale. I took advantage … Read More »
At the beginning of the month I showed you these 2 blocks which I made 15 months ago at FQ Retreat (if you want to know how to make them I believe you can find the instructions in Lucie Summers … Read More »