Sewing with mother – part 1
I haven’t mentioned that a few weeks ago at the car boot Kerry told me that she had a box of fabric in the boot of her car that she had bought previously at the car boot, she’d taken out … Read More »
handmade by mary emmens
I haven’t mentioned that a few weeks ago at the car boot Kerry told me that she had a box of fabric in the boot of her car that she had bought previously at the car boot, she’d taken out … Read More »
A few weeks ago I had a stall at a market in a nearby village, it’s a new venture for the village and I was more than happy to support a community event. A bonus is that we have some … Read More »
Have you entered the giveaway for a surprise pack of 2 patterns? If not head on over there now, it closes on Wednesday evening. Hurrah the girls school finished the term on Friday so we are now on holiday, except … Read More »
Have you entered my giveaway yet? Get on over there now, it closes on Sunday but I will have another giveaway posted up before then. Here’s a preview of something I’ve been working on over the last week, with some … Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 I’ve had a few weeks off from the Zakka sew along, there was just too much to do before the FQ Retreat. This week I fancied a little sewing and this seemed like a good project. The pouch in … Read More »
After the excitement of the birthday Sunday was a quieter day; a quick trip to the car boot in the rain with Leah, breakfast with friends and then the rest of the day to relax and get our minds in … Read More »
It’s no secret that I love a good craft/sewing book, recently I came across this new release ‘reinvention: sewing with rescued materials’: It’s written by Maya Donenfeld. Maya shares 28 projects to help you “reinvent” materials like linen, burlap, wool … Read More »