Yesterday I walked back from sewing class in a blizzard. That’s how keen I am to get my current dressmaking project done. I love this stage of construction, where you first start to see how all those jigsaw pieces of fabric … Continue reading
grand plans & daydreams
You may remember my grand plan. I haven’t actually done very much towards making my new sewing room – yet. Apart, that is, from plotting and planning and daydreaming quite a bit. And gathering inspiration. Although, it’s been surprisingly difficult … Continue reading
picture perfect: jane ormes
Unusually for me, I came across Jane Ormes’ prints via facebook. I immediately hopped over to her website… and promptly fell in love with her work. Her ability to see life at a slant, together with her obvious love of pattern … Continue reading
gifts from those who are gone
The process of clearing your parents’ house is a long and sad one. My partner’s dad’s home is at some distance from us, in Dorset. So, unlike when my own parents died, there is a lot of travel involved. It … Continue reading
strings attached
I finally got around to completing my birdie pendants. I have to admit, although I am not a good finisher of tasks, I am excellent at losing things. In fact, I am a mistress of misplacement. A doyenne of disorder. … Continue reading
i ♥ the internet
This week I have been giving thanks for the marvel of technology that is the lovely lovely internet. Firstly, completely out of the blue, I was offered the gorgeous fabric pictured above and below, via my facebook page, by someone … Continue reading