handmade by mary emmens
Last October I wrote here about pattern testing for Lily Bird Studios, and last week I volunteered to test another pattern for her. I was asked if I would test the size/age 7 skirt, this suited me fine as Bethan … Read More »
You may well have seen the button on the right for the Pleated Boxes Pillow Sew Along. I had seen Lindsay’s pattern and downloaded it when it first came out with the intention of making at least one. A week … Read More »
Last week I ran a sewing evening at my friend Rachels’ house. We had 15 lovely ladies join us along with seven sewing machines, a pile of fabric, a Guiness cake and a dog and cat! I’d spent some time … Read More »
Last month Kat put a call out for pattern testers and I volunteered possibly swayed by the photo of her gorgeous cushion/pillow Kat sent me the pattern through as a pdf and I had a quick read through. As you … Read More »
Working on ‘Oh My Stars’, just 22 x 4″ stars, 2 x 12″ stars and 8 x 8″ stars to make: Bits of fabric nearly ready to become flying geese! Chain pieced together for speed!? Tobit is away until the … Read More »
I’ve been joining in the Sewing for Boys sew-along hosted by Stacey, the pattern chosen for March is the Easy Linen Shirt. Before looking at the pattern I wondered about the use of the word ‘easy’, you may know that … Read More »
I’m running a Dress a Girl Around the World sewing evening tonight. My friend Rachel is hosting it at her house and this week we’ve been liaising to make sure everything is ready. She emailed me on Wednesday evening and … Read More »
I like these monthly round-ups, although this month it makes me wonder how the month went so fast and I feel like I didn’t achieve that much! 1. Kickin’ Back Sweats, 2. Infinity Scarf, 3. Lined drawstring bags – snack … Read More »
Back in the middle of January I wrote a post called Resolved to Sew 2012 as an entry to a big giveaway that Ali was hosting at Very Berry Handmade. Well imagine my delight after a long day out at … Read More »
It was worth getting up on those cold, grey mornings and to be out of the house by 7:30 to get to the car boot, look at all this loveliness: I dug deep for this one it was well hidden … Read More »