handmade by mary emmens
Tomorrow Rachel is hosting another Virtual Sew Day Believe it or not I’ve plenty to do: Machine sew the binding to 2 quilts for Siblings Together Sew the blocks together for the two Sew Cherry quilts for Siblings Together, and … Read More »
At the beginning of December one of Tobits sisters commissioned me to make a soft book for a friend of hers who had just had a baby. I was happy to take it on but made it quite clear there … Read More »
Both of Tobits’ sisters had babies last year and I planned to make both of the babies soft books for Christmas. Knowing that I was going to be busy in the run up to Christmas I was incredibly organised and … Read More »
I hope you had a healthy and happy Christmas, ours could have been much healthier, we are still suffering from a ‘bug’ but had a lovely quiet time at home. Now that some gift giving has been done I can … Read More »
I started and finished a soft book last week in record time, I posted it off as soon as it was ready. So what’s the problem? It’s not been received by my customer. I sent it using the Royal Mail … Read More »
I’m not sure where this week has gone, I think there was a whirlwind or something and it’s not even December yet! I’ve been busy making books for my number one customer! I posted two off to her yesterday and … Read More »
(Fancy some vintage FQ’s? a reusable grocery bag? a crayon wallet? there’s still time to enter my giveaway go here now) All those vintage sheets and pillowcases have been piling up and slowly amongst other things I’ve been doing things … Read More »
(If you’ve not entered my giveaway go here now and see what you can win – it’s easy to enter!) As mentioned last week I completed another soft book. Yesterday I had a lovely email from her confirming receipt and … Read More »
Ok so it’s not winter yet but Sarah at FairyFace Designs has set up Winter Stitching Plans for those of us who like to keep track of what we’re doing. I found it really useful with her Summer Sewing Plans … Read More »
So, after yesterdays teaser post Sue did receive the book and now I’ll share it with you: A penguin is a new applique for me, and I love it. Another new one: train, I think this is my favourite applique … Read More »