handmade by mary emmens
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 »
First all thanks to those of you how left constructive, positive comments last week on my ranty post. I know that some of you found it useful and interesting and I have benefitted from emails back and forth since then. … Read More »
So the 100 quilts for kids blog hop has started with Lily’s Quilts and Lynne has written here about how she became involved in Siblings Together and Delma founder of the Siblings Together shares her story, I would say this … Read More »
If you come here often you will undoubtedly know of my love of vintage sheets that has emerged in the last 12 months. You’ll probably be aware of my Etsy shop where I’ve started selling packs of vintage sheet charm … Read More »
So would you believe it’s the start of another month and time for Lily’s Quilts Fresh Sewing Day As you will see from the pictures below all of my projects this month have been small ones. Possibly something to do … Read More »
It’s felt like a scarce month, the first weekend I was away in London at FQ Retreat so had to miss the car boot – but I think it was definitely worth it and it was really wet the car … Read More »
I’ve not had much to say in the last week or so, I’ve been caught up with sewing and other stuff and not felt the motivation or had the energy to write. I’ll be short and maybe sweet, I’ve got … Read More »
Since attending a frame purse workshop at the FQ Retreat, I’ve become slightly obsessed/addicted. I made this one yesterday: I drew my own pattern using the frame I had as a starting point and then made the fabric portion using … Read More »