handmade by mary emmens
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 »
After the last few weeks that have been so crazy I finished my last commission yesterday morning – hurrah. So what to do next? Both Tobit and I have been hit by a virus this week and have felt really … Read More »
Back at the beginning of October Ali at Very Berry Handmade decided to organise a scrappy ornament swap. At the time I thought that as Christmas was such a long way off there would really be no harm in joining … Read More »
Lots has happened since I last posted, where to start? On Thursday evening I had a stall at the gloss gallery in town, the event was in aid of Hospiscare and tickets were sold out. It was a great evening, … Read More »
It’s the first day of December so I thought I would share the tutorial that I entered for The Sewing Directory’s Christmas competition, I hope you have fun! Please bear in mind that this is the first tutorial I’ve written, … Read More »
Oh it’s been a while, it feels like it’s been ages! AND I’m only writing a short one to say ‘I’m still here – just busy (and it’s half term holidays)’. So I’ve been making… A stack of crayon wallets… … Read More »
…in fact it is still the summer holidays but will you be sewing presents and decorations for Christmas this year? Then why not submit your idea to The Sewing Directory for their Christmas Creativity Competition and you could win a … Read More »
This week I have made one Christmas present! It is for my youngest niece for last Christmas, I’d offered to make something for her back in early December and her mummy asked me to make a cutlery roll but she … Read More »
Happy new year! It’s still cold and grey but school starts back this week and preschool next week (I think!) so my days will brighten in one respect with more time to spend sewing although that of course will depend … Read More »