I have an errand to carry out today. Collecting my makes from local vintage shop Lu-Lou’s. The shop will be closing soon. It is a sad errand. Lu-Lou’s will be missed. đ But owner Clare is not looking back. She … Continue reading
signing up
When I was on holiday, I made a promise to myself. This will be the year I learn to make clothes. Proper clothes. From proper patterns. Rather than just altering and hacking about clothes that already exist. My mum tried to … Continue reading
icicle hunting
Just so you know, I still hate the cold. But sometimes it is a source of such beauty. We went icicle hunting on the way to school. A bit of a thaw the previous day, followed by a ridiculously hard … Continue reading
here be monsters!
You may remember that some time ago I did a little vintage fabric swapsie with fellow blogger Georgina Giles. Well, it’s always great to see what other people make of the fabrics in your own stash. They are always so different … Continue reading
pennsylvania dutch
During yesterday’s lazy Sunday afternoon I spent a while, as is my wont, happily browsing Etsy. And I ran into the item above – isn’t it pretty?! It’s a midcentury tablecloth from Etsy store LastCentury. So lovely! It reminded me … Continue reading
winter woes
This is me at the moment. I have lots to be getting on with… A notebook full of ideas to refer to. Â A calendar of stalls to make for. Commissions to get started on. Leads to follow up. But my … Continue reading