I’ve spent rather a lot of time with this lot over the weekend. Not quite all weekend though. There was time for other types of fun in between sewing. I discovered I have a new food crush on Korean cuisine. Which is good for … Continue reading
Author Archives: modflowers
all in the detail
I do love a bit of creative upcycling. There is nothing dearer to my heart than someone who, using their creativity and talent, manages to turn the old and discarded into something new and beautiful. And quite frankly, you can’t get any more beautiful upcycling … Continue reading
helsinki heavenly
It’s funny how easy it is to ignore designers. I’ve been a huge fan of Marimekko for years. The bold, bright, happy colours and patterns of their fabrics, clothing and homewares were instantly my thing the moment I spotted them, years … Continue reading
boy meets girl
I love a challenge, me. Well, sometimes. When Kate from Tall Tales from Chiconia challenged me to make a boy doll, at first I dismissed the idea. “Don’t I have enough boys in my life already?” I thought. I remembered that … Continue reading
mary mary, quite contrary
It had all been going so well. I had been rattling along making dolls at a fine old pace. The process was relatively smooth – and enjoyable. I had a feeling it wouldn’t last forever. This doll was where things … Continue reading
just looking
Oh, I do love a nice table mat! I don’t have any really good ones though. My kitchen drawer is full of scorched, ugly cork monstrosities and wipe-clean plastic mats from Ikea. The problem I have with pretty table mats is that they … Continue reading