a good start

Yesterday was a good day, productivity-wise. I had a few things to sort out and I made a very good start on the real biggie. It’s a commission for a boy’s quilt. The thing about undertaking commissions, is that you … Continue reading

stocking up

So at last, I have had a bit of time to devote to my poor neglected Etsy shop. Does anyone else with a shop find that it takes a-g-e-s to photograph, measure, describe, upload, edit, spell check and primp each … Continue reading

give us a toile!

Today was officially my last sewing class for the time being. (Although actually, I’m sneaking in an extra one next week to make up for one I missed). So, having finished my skirt, I needed a project that could be … Continue reading

artist trading cards – part two

So they are finished! My Artist Trading Cards are all ready to wave bye bye to when they are entered into the swap this evening. I was going to show you the finished ten cards yesterday, but as you may … Continue reading

artist trading cards

One of the events forming part of Sherwood Art Week is an Artist Trading Cards swap. Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) are miniature pieces of art measuring 21/2 by 31/2 inches. They can be made from any material including paper, card, textiles, metal or … Continue reading

a grand day all round

Sorry this is a bit late, but after yesterday’s exertions I gave myself permission to have a night off blogging – and a bit of a lie-in to boot. Yesterday’s event was, by anyone’s definition, a roaring success. I sold … Continue reading