handmade by mary emmens
I’ve been fairly productive in the last week or so, here is a peek at some of my creations: First of all it was Father’s day on Sunday, Bethan took the initiative and went off to be creative all on … Read More »
One of the most popular things I make are fabric flower brooches, they are time consuming to make but a good way to use up scraps and look quite lovely when finished. I’ve had a few requests for a tutorial … Read More »
In between birthday celebrations I’ve been trying to come up with some new products, I’m having a stall at the school fete in a couple of weeks and have been thinking about what I might want to sell. I saw … Read More »
I sort of promised myself – yes, I really did the proof is here that I would make myself a bag. I won the pattern in the Dress a Girl Around the World Giveaway so thought I really ought to … Read More »
With two girls in our house and one with particularly long hair we have a number of hair accessories. If you have girls too you probably also suffer from never being able to find clips or bands when you need … Read More »
Well, thankfully the week got better as everyone’s health improved and I found time, space and energy to sew! I mentioned that I had a commission to work on, someone had received a kindle at Christmas and was in want/need … Read More »
It’s easy to sew for women and children, but I have been thinking that it would be good to have something for men too. I know some of them like the pencil rolls and laptop cases but what would someone … Read More »
This coming Saturday (13th November) is Auction night at St Matthews Hall (Near Clifton Hill, centre of town, map here). Starting at 7:30 pm there will be live music by Richard James,a bar and auction including a signed Exeter Chief’s Rugby shirt … Read More »
I thought it was about time we refreshed the header image and Tobi got on the case! I love this brooch, it’s made from some vintage fabric that has been lurking in our loft for a number of years and … Read More »
The other day I spotted some gorgeous fabric flowers. While I really enjoy making flower brooches, choosing the fabrics and the fiddly sewing, they take an age to make so I’ve been fiddling around and come up with a flower … Read More »