A few months ago, I gave a discarded prototype doll (that had languished unfinished for several years) to the little girl who lives next door. My six-year-old neighbour and I have had quite a few chats over the garden wall during the … Continue reading
I have been in love with vintage fabric for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, even before I could sew, I remember begging scraps of vintage fabric from my Nanna’s sewing, just because they were … Continue reading
Well, I had a great day at Sherwood Craft Fair on Saturday. I didn’t manage to blog about it straight away, as I figured I deserved a bit of family time after all my hard work. Unfortunately I don’t have any … Continue reading
There’s one thing about getting known for something that I particularly like. People give you things. Now, if you are known for liking owls, or china cats, or for being good at fixing cars, I can imagine that being given … Continue reading
Saturday’s Sherwood Craft Fair was a good day. There did seem to be a tendency, amongst my customers at least, to buy smaller items rather than bigger ones. But many a mickle makes a muckle, so they say, and a … Continue reading
Whilst packing up for my stall yesterday I came upon a tin containing a few of my mice. Upon a sudden whim, I decided to stitch up another batch. I just had an idea that they would make nice stocking … Continue reading