handmade by mary emmens
Welcome to my little corner of the Sew, Mama, Sew giveaway day. Whether you’ve popped in to see what I’ve got to giveaway or if you’re already a regular reader thanks for dropping by! So, without further ado what … Read More »
After blogging almost every day last week it’s been really great to not post anything for days! It’s amazing how much time it does take up, not only do I make something to write about, get some decent photo’s of … Read More »
The last day of Kids Clothing Week Challenge what a relief, but what a challenge and inspiration it has been! Thanks very much to Meg at Elsie Marley for her organisation and inspiration. So today I’ve not done a lot, … Read More »
Today is Saturday, I always think on Friday night ‘what a relief, it’s the weekend, no school run, we can just chill out’ then at 6:00am at least one child awakes, this morning it was two. The day starts here! … Read More »
It’s taken me a few days to get around to writing this post, apologies if you’ve been waiting and wondering how it went. It started with me trying to leave the house and negotiating 3 children, 2 of whom made … Read More »
Tobi had a birthday this weekend, each year it comes around on the same date so there is no excuse to forget or claim it just arrived without me knowing. So a month or so ago I began a bit … Read More »
I’m not sure I dare write this post but feel like I’ve been challenged (in a very nice way) to do so by Sarah at FairyFace Designs. She really just wants to see what you’ll be sewing this summer. I … Read More »
I’ve joined in the Spring Scrap Swap over at Very Berry Handmade. So yesterday I had a rummage through my various cupboards and bags to see what I could find, I’ve been given Teresa at A Time for Stitching to … Read More »
I’ve never had any aspirations to teach, I don’t feel like I have enough patience or the right temperament however in the past few months I’ve had a couple of requests for me to impart my knowledge to others. So … Read More »
Many years ago my mum was given a book of knitted garments by Kaffe Fassett, I think it must have been Glorious Knitting (published in 1987), I remember being amazed at his incredible use of colour and pattern, I could … Read More »