Playing ball
12
Jul
I’ve been wanting to sew something fun but had too much to do, pieces of work that need completing and plans that need to be made, I also had a first birthday gift to think about. On Monday an email … Read More »
Category Archives: creative
Another frame purse
21
Jun
Since attending a frame purse workshop at the FQ Retreat, I’ve become slightly obsessed/addicted. I made this one yesterday: I drew my own pattern using the frame I had as a starting point and then made the fabric portion using … Read More »
FQ Retreat part 3 – Sunday
15
Jun
Sunday was wet, I didn’t have a coat and I needed to get all my stuff from my brothers to the retreat, fortunately for me he offered to come with me and carry a bag or 2! My first workshop … Read More »
More portholes…
13
Jun
After the excitement of the birthday Sunday was a quieter day; a quick trip to the car boot in the rain with Leah, breakfast with friends and then the rest of the day to relax and get our minds in … Read More »
FQ Retreat part 2 – Saturday
12
Jun
The first workshop I attended was taught/directed/led by Lu Summers (she of Summersville fame). I saw one of Lu’s quilts at the Festival of Quilts last August and was blown away by it, I remember Emily and I standing there … Read More »
May’s projects
1
Jun
So the month of May involved a whole lot of sewing; I joined in with the Zakka style sew along for a few weeks, then other stuff took priority and I had to put the book to one side. I … Read More »
Fancy winning a sewing machine?
3
May
Well I don’t have a sewing machine to give away… but The Sewing Directory, Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home & Janome have teamed up to run a summer design competition with fabulous prizes. Have you got the Dress Factor? All … Read More »
Sewing with children
30
Apr
Most days as soon as we get back from school in the afternoon a certain young lady asks if she can play on the Nintendo DS, often she is allowed 10 minutes to play and then her sister has a … Read More »
Fat Quarterly Retreat: Name Tag
17
Apr
In June I’m off to London for the weekend for the Fat Quarterly Retreat, I am excited, a little nervous and have a list of things to do in preparation for it! One of things I signed up to do … Read More »
A pirate patch – tutorial
11
Jan
Pin It Or maybe the title should be ‘How to make a pirate patch in less than 10 minutes’! Leah had been invited to her friend’s 5th birthday party, on Sunday morning just a few hours before the party I … Read More »