I visited Heals for the first time just a few years ago, having won one of their gift vouchers in a competition. I was looking forward to spending my winnings on textiles. But when I got there, I found there … Continue reading
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stash stories ♥ day thirteen
As you read today’s post I will be heading home. All good things must come to an end I suppose, including holidays. Although there are still a couple more stash stories to share. Today is day thirteen. Unlucky for some… … Continue reading
stash stories ♥ day eight
Day eight of my stash stories. A fabric a day from my stash, with it’s story. Doesn’t time fly! By now I’m well and truly in the holiday groove. Fabric number eight is a classic 1970s Heals fabric, Rose Walk by … Continue reading
stringing along
I’ve been busy making the strings for my new batch of apple necklaces. The first job is the matching of strings to pendants. I could just use the same fabric for both, but I prefer to mix and match as … Continue reading
early birthday
Usually when I celebrate my birthday in April it is reasonably ok, weather-wise. Barring those pesky April showers of course. There have been years when we have gone for sunny-but-blowy walks in the countryside. There have been years when we … Continue reading
the cat’s whiskers
I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there. So I stayed at home, drank tea, … Continue reading