Busy, busy
24
Oct
Oh it’s been a while, it feels like it’s been ages! AND I’m only writing a short one to say ‘I’m still here – just busy (and it’s half term holidays)’. So I’ve been making… A stack of crayon wallets… … Read More »
Author Archives: Mary
Don’t you just love the word ‘pinny’?
17
Oct
You may well have been watching my vintage finds mount up over the weeks. Well, last week I decided it was really time to do something about reducing the pile before it became a mountain. I’ve booked a stall at … Read More »
Vintage finds
12
Oct
Just a few in the last week: Tobit popped out on Saturday afternoon to deliver some bags of old clothes, toys and books to the charity shop, while he was out he sent me a photo by text message of … Read More »
Be inspired by denim
10
Oct
I meant to mention this weeks ago and completely forgot, I came across a wonderful blog Michele Made Me which was dedicating a month to recycling denim! The month is over but that’s the beauty of blogs you can still … Read More »
Birthday boy
9
Oct
Our gorgeous little boy turned 2 last week! It really doesn’t seem that long since he looked like this: I got the cushion cover finished in time without a problem – I do love an invisible zip! He seemed quite … Read More »
Another pattern tested
8
Oct
Earlier this year I took part in the Dress a Girl Around the World sew-along hosted by Little Big Girl Studio and received a package of goodies in the giveaway at the end. One of the prizes was my own … Read More »
Vintage finds
5
Oct
Just a few words today as I thought I’d share a few photo’s of my finds from the car boot sale at the weekend: From the vintage used to the vintage still in it’s packet! Do you recognise any for … Read More »
Tumbling fabrics
3
Oct
You may remember last week I mentioned that our little boy is about to celebrate his 2nd birthday and I was asking for inspiration for something to sew. I have a lovely new book called ‘Sewing for Boys’ but not … Read More »
How to shop for fabric in San Francisco? Send someone else…
29
Sep
As you probably know Tobit went away last week on a geek trip to San Francisco, something to do with filming a video game launch but he can’t talk about it as he signed a secrecy document! Sounds exciting? I … Read More »
Summer Sewing all wrapped up!
28
Sep
You may remember way back before summer really began that I signed up to the Summer Sewing Plans over at FairyFace Designs (here is my original post back at the beginning of May). So how did I do? I made … Read More »