Cats and birds aren’t supposed to get on. But I think these two do! They are my latest makes and destined for my next stall. The colours go quite nicely together. I have blue and purple in my own living … Continue reading
the cat’s whiskers
I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there. So I stayed at home, drank tea, … Continue reading
scarf love
I never used to class myself as a scarf-wearer. At least, not the non-woollen “indoor” sort of scarf. I remember my boss in one job a good fifteen years ago bought me a floral chiffon scarf for my birthday. My … Continue reading
crimplene crush
There was quite a bit of Crimplene in our house when I was growing up. My mum, and nanna who lived with us, were both pretty keen on it. What can I say, we had no automatic washing machine or … Continue reading
all the trimmings
One of the glorious pleasures of planning my next dressmaking adventures is the wealth of ways I can think of to make garments more interesting. I am currently coveting some vintage trim for the frock I have in mind. Around … Continue reading
thrift of the day
I really wasn’t looking to buy this. I have ogled and fondled many a card index box in my time, but never bought one as they all proved too expensive. So naturally, when one turned up in the local charity shop it caught … Continue reading