distracted

I went into town to fetch Bernette home yesterday afternoon. I couldn’t wait for a lift. I had to have her. Even though it meant dragging her home on the bus, and dragging lad along with me. Luckily, there was … Continue reading

no sew

You may remember that I posted recently about my need for the back-up sewing machine, a Singer Inspiration, that I inherited from my partner’s dad. I have been using it this week whilst my Bernette is at the menders having … Continue reading

coming out to play

It’s been a while since I made any tweeties. But I thought they would be just the thing for the Vintage Playground Showcase, which is coming up on 1st September. In case you don’t know, Vintage Playground is a Showcase … Continue reading

new kid on the block

This is what happened yesterday. Disaster! My little Bernette sewing machine started playing up and skipping stitches whilst I was in the middle of appliquéing an eye on a new tweetie bird. This was the result: She’s quite elderly, my … Continue reading

thrifty pickings

What a difference a couple of weeks makes! I think all the thrifty mavens (except me obviously!) must be away on holiday. Or else too busy dealing with holidaying offspring to go bargain hunting. Because after the utter dearth of … Continue reading

by special request

I like to consider myself an open-minded sort of a gal. I’m open to suggestions and new things, and if I can help someone out I will. So when someone asked whether I would consider selling them some squares of … Continue reading