handmade by mary emmens
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, so I hope you had a good Christmas. We had a lovely time, just me, Tobi and the children. I had made a number of gifts for family and B was delighted with … Read More »
was a bit disappointing on the sales front, sadly Hospiscare didn’t do very out of me (10% of sales donated to this very worthwhile cause, as all you mathmaticians know 10% of not very much is not very much!) but … 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 »
I thought I ought to write a post even though I am feeling exhausted and full of cold. I had a stall yesterday at a school Christmas fayre, let me just say it was a long day and I have … Read More »
As usual it’s been a busy week, but hurrah it’s also been productive! I’ve made a stack of pencil rolls and sold one already to Tobit! He really liked one in particular and wanted it for himself, he then came … 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 »
My eldest daughter had an invitation to a Hello Kitty pyjama party this weekend. We are not fans of Hello Kitty in this house and certainly don’t have any pyjamas with it on. However I thought I’d do a search … 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 »
I’d wanted to make an advent calendar for my children for a number of years and always thought about it far too late. But last year in November I got organised despite having a tiny baby! It’s made of felt … Read More »