Yesterday was not a good day, sewing-wise. I was working at a disadvantage from the start, having sliced open my finger on a kitchen knife in the washing up bowl the previous evening. This made the job of stuffing pincushions … Continue reading
put a bird on it!
I love it when things unexpectedly come together. A few weeks ago I came across Peggy Poppleton’s lovely brooches and treated myself. Having ummed and ahhed over the merits of birds versus flowers, I then wasn’t sure which colour to … Continue reading
happy weekend
I have been rather unproductive this week and therefore must admit that I have no sewing or, for that matter, any other makes to show you. But I have enjoyed being reunited with a working laptop since my return from … Continue reading
cornish cream
As you may have guessed if you’ve caught any of my Instagram pictures this week, we have been in Dorset and Cornwall to celebrate my birthday. I confess, I didn’t actually have a cream tea in Cornwall. Much as I would have loved … Continue reading
pincushion pals
When I was in Australia you may remember that I discovered the source of cheap fabric goodness that is Spotlight. I bought quite a few fabrics, none of which I have made much use of as yet. This is one … Continue reading
tasty
Just a quick post to share some tasty makes from a lovely blog I just started following. Mannagryn is compiled by Swedish blogger Amanda and documents her makes, family life and more. She kindly agreed to let me feature some … Continue reading