handmade by mary emmens
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 »
Yes I’ve been feeling a little bit sad that I’m not in London this weekend at Fat Quarterly Retreat, I’m enjoying seeing the photo’s appearing on Instagram though they make me miss it even more! But we’ve been busy here … 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 »
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 »
There’s been a bit of secret sewing going on this week but that’s finished so now I need to come up with a plan for the rest of the month. Now that the wedding quilt is finished I’m feeling a … Read More »
Time for a review of February’s fabric acquisitions… A whole lot of vintage sheets: Fortunately these are allowed as without them my Etsy shop would close and I would have no money to spend on fabric holidays. Some from the charity … Read More »
It’s official; I’ve finally got my act together to organise another vintage sheet fat quarter swap. I’ve updated the flickr group, you can find all the details here. I’d be grateful if you’d tell your friends/blog readers, IG friends, generally … Read More »