handmade by mary emmens
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 »
It’s been a busy month which I suppose is no great surprise! Here’s a summary of what I’ve achieved. I’ve been taking part in the Zakka Style sew along: My big finish of the month is this beauty: I joined … Read More »
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 »
With two children being proud wearers of treasure pocket pants the big sister was feeling a little left out and yesterday Bethan decided it was definitely time for her own pair. I offered up a pair of old Fat Face … Read More »
Right time to review my list and see what I managed to achieve over the last 5 months encouraged by Sarah at Fairyface Designs. 1. Gift voucher for Pink Castle Fabrics duly spent (confession: I’ve not cut into any of … Read More »
OK so I’m a bit late to the KCWC party! I knew this was going to be a busy week so on Sunday afternoon I traced the pattern pieces for the Treasure Pocket Pants from Sewing for Boys in a … Read More »
Tonight my lovely friend Jo came over to help with quilt making for Siblings Together. Jo is fairly new to sewing but has quickly become an addict (and a more than capable one at that). I didn’t actually do any … Read More »
Week 4 and I’m still going on this! It helps that some of that projects are quick and easy. So again I opted out of linen went straight for denim and also used the same napkin as I used last … Read More »
Emily came to sew today, bringing with her a basted quilt, some vintage sheets for swap and a small child. Once the business of Emily choosing from my vintage sheet FQ collection was over and done with we got on … Read More »
Yes that’s right it is done! Hurrah! Thanks to Rachel for hosting a Virtual Sew Day last weekend, I got the quilting done. On Monday the children weren’t back at school but Tobit was on leave from his normal job … Read More »