Well, I have been true to my word haven’t I, as regards being a bit quiet. I haven’t been doing a lot of sewing, although I have been doing a spot of experimenting. Trying out some new things. I need … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
a fabric fable
Once upon a time, there was a pile of fabric. It was not a pile that had been bought from a shop with a particular project in mind. Nor was it a pile awaiting washing, or throwing out. It was a pile of … Continue reading
something old, something new
This weekend, it has finally felt as though spring is beginning at last. Even I, fair-weather gardener that I am, managed to spend an afternoon outdoors, pulling out lots of dead stuff and clipping back unruly and neglected shrubbery. This is … Continue reading
a couple of things
I think I’ve got a little bit obsessed with making my wire “things”. As you can see, I’ve made a couple more. And I decided to risk it with the give-a-dog-a-bone dilemma. Although… I was initially tempted to sew a … Continue reading
hanging around
I’ve had a roll of wire hanging around for a while. I can’t actually remember where it came from; I think it’s picture wire, for hanging up picture frames, but I can’t be sure because my memory on the matter is … Continue reading
more blooming mice
I like making mice. Having finally sorted my pattern and worked out how to avoid the pitfalls of the making process, I got a small batch underway on Friday afternoon. It was good to follow up a morning spent doing an … Continue reading