handmade by mary emmens
Way back in March of this year I took some prepared fabrics on a sewing weekend with a plan to make a Retro Flowers quilt using vintage sheets. I managed to stitch up a few pieces: My goal for the month … Read More »
I am just a little bit excited to show you my new bag. Last year at Fat Quarterly Retreat I took a paper piecing class taught by Joanna and Julianna which I wrote about here (free pattern available here). The result of … Read More »
At the beginning of July I set out my goal for the month, to get this quilt top finished: Made from vintage sheets strips I must admit the thought of getting on with this was dragging me down. It took … Read More »
A month or so ago a friend, Kate who is sorting out her house ready to move handed me a bag on the school run containing a couple of lovely items. One was a gorgeous vintage blouse, made in Switzerland … Read More »
I’m cutting it fine this month entering my goal for A Lovely Year of Finishes. I’ve had lots to do, but most have been small projects for teacher and birthday gifts which have been quick to start and finish so … Read More »
I made another pair of oven gloves a couple of weeks ago, again using this great tutorial by Adrienne. I’d not written about it or even got them photographed but was spurred on by Cindy showing off her lovely hot pants … Read More »
My wonderful husband celebrated a big birthday in May. On his birthday last year he was diagnosed with Coeliacs disease so I wanted to make sure that this year was a lot better! I love to give handmade gifts if … Read More »
At the beginning of the month I set out a goal to make a vintage sheet quilt top. At that point I really wasn’t sure what I was going to do but after looking through my stash of vintage sheets … Read More »
I hope you’ve had a fun week entering some great giveaways. It was fascinating to read your memories and thoughts on vintage sheets, sorry I’ve not got around to replying to you all I’ve been a little busy this week! … Read More »
Giveaway now closed, winner announced here Welcome to new and regular readers of my blog. Here I write about my sewing projects and fabric acquisitions, feel free to stay and browse. Just over 2 years ago I opened my etsy … Read More »