No, it’s not a bag, or a purse, or even a thing you hang on your cupboard door… It’s actually a pincushion! I made it yesterday for a friend of mine, who wanted one as a gift for a fashion … Continue reading
starts and finishes
The skirt, my first venture into the world of dressmaking, is finally finished. I wore it to sewing class, just to prove that I had actually finished it, and not shoved it to the back of a cupboard for twenty years. Which was … Continue reading
worth queuing for
Well, I made it to the vintage fair yesterday! I couldn’t believe the number of people queuing outside when I got there, just fifteen minutes after opening time. Young and old, male and female, trendy and – ahem – not-so-much, outrageous and … Continue reading
something for the weekend
As you may know, I have a bit of a thing for vintage. I do love a good rummage, me. So I wanted to visit this rather spiffy-sounding event the last time it came to Nottingham. But life got in … Continue reading
now for your neck!
I thought I would try something new with my wooden birdies. Now you can wear one around your neck! I tried out the one above and wore it to the Pretty Dandy Flea, as it went nicely with my frock. … Continue reading
thank you
Well, lad is back at school today. He seems fine. My partner, less so. But, having lost both my own parents a few years ago, I know that over time, he will be. I just wanted to say a big … Continue reading