I’m quite busy at the moment. I have lots to do on the run up to Christmas. I have family coming, so the house needs attention. And I have fairs coming up. There are commissions to make… There is jewellery … Continue reading
arnold bargain
There was something I didn’t mention yesterday about my trip to Boyes in Arnold. I discovered that Arnold also has some great charity shops. And after perusing their selection of goodies and picking up a rather nice vintage sheet and … Continue reading
bits & bobbles
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… I’m definitely a better starter than a finisher. Today I should have been cracking on with making stuff for my shop and my stalls. I have lots to do. … Continue reading
bingeing out
I know it is ok really. Necessary, even. They are the tools of my trade after all. I can’t do what I do, or make what I make, without them. Quite apart from the sheer pleasure they bring. So buying fabrics … Continue reading
love birds
When I made my first new owl I did a silly thing. I cut out the back with the fabric the wrong side up. So it didn’t fit the front. It was facing the wrong way. It wasn’t the first … Continue reading
perky & pocketed
I wasn’t going to make owls. I blame my friend Louise, whose daughter wanted one for her new bedroom. She started it. I made one for her and it proved rather popular. But my original design was quite complicated to … Continue reading