back to school

I apologise if today’s post looks remarkably similar to yesterday’s, but I spent most of yesterday running around buying school shoes, school uniform and school equipment for lad, whose term starts today. I would not have believed the impossibility of … Continue reading

picture postcards

So, yesterday afternoon’s project was the second of the two cushions for Rachel’s mum, this time featuring some of her favourite places. It’s not quite finished yet, but I thought I’d post about it anyway. It’s been a bit tricky, to be … Continue reading

tear-jerker

Just a quick post to share the result of my work on Rachel’s commission. I was a bit nervous as to whether it was what she had in mind, so I sent her a picture. Thankfully, Rachel is happy with it. … Continue reading

showtime!

I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I thought I’d just remind you that the Vintage Playground showcase launches today, 1st September, at 11am (British Summer Time). I found myself getting all confused about the launch time yesterday, as the page … Continue reading

a big responsibility

You may remember that a while ago I was commissioned by Rachel, a friend of mine, to make her a necklace. Well, she was very pleased with the result and I now have a new commission to work on for … Continue reading

crimplene quickie

Just a quickie today to show off my latest fabric purchase. This bit of man-made marvellousness is definitely a new crimplene crush. Even if, somewhere in my heart of hearts, I do wish it was made of cotton. ❤