handmade by mary emmens
For a while Leah has been asking for a handbag like this one I made for Bethan a couple of years ago. I suggested that she might like something a little different and showed her the Mini Messenger bag by Make It … Read More »
Way back in October 2007 my eldest child started preschool, my other 2 children have also attended the same wonderful preschool (although thankfully it moved to a purpose built building rather than an upstairs room in a church!). Today is … 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 »
**before you get your hopes up I’m not giving away a baked Gingercake** A month or so ago a lovely email popped into my inbox from Virginia of Gingercake, it was a request to take part in her Handmade Gift … Read More »
Earlier this year I made myself a Sidekick Tote, I’ve used it a lot and love it: During the summer holidays I made a trip to the local fabric shop and spotted some gorgeous webbing that was being unpacked from … Read More »
(Winners of the gaming giveaway announced here) Trying to keep up with myself is sometimes tricky; at the end of last month I briefly mentioned something I’d made during the month suggesting that I’d share it shortly. Whoops, it’s a few weeks … Read More »
Last weekend we had a family wedding to attend. I had sorted outfits for everyone but Tobit (he’s old enough to sort himself!) when I got to thinking that I didn’t have a suitable bag for tissues, keys, lipgloss, plasters … Read More »
My challenge to myself for this month was to get the pieces cut for the Aeroplane Bag. Life in this house was going to be chaotic and I really had no idea if sewing was going to be an option. … Read More »
You may have seen recently that the talented Sara has brought out 9 new bag patterns, all available in her pattern shop . I just happen to be a reader of Katy’s blog and last week she had a giveaway of readers … Read More »