I think I must work best to deadlines… In fact, I know I do. It’s not that I don’t plan ahead, I do – I just usually know exactly how late I can reasonably leave stuff and still get it … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
a nice new cushion
It’s funny, getting ready for a craft fair. You think about it for months. Planning what to make to sell, how to display it, all the little tasks that need to be done to prepare everything. And then, before you … Continue reading
odd one out
I spent yesterday making stuff for my stall on Saturday, and I shall be spending today doing the same. These envelope purses are fun to make. There is both machining and hand sewing involved, which pleases me. But most of … Continue reading
weekend working
I have never really been much of a fan of working at weekends. When, years ago, I worked in a shop, I put up with working on Saturdays. Actually, it wasn’t that bad. Quite enjoyable, usually. And so it was this … Continue reading
cracking on with sherwood art week
Sometimes I think that I write far too frequently about days when things don’t go well. I guess blogging can be a way of venting. When makers’ block strikes, or my sewing machine misbehaves, or a project goes wrong and my sewing mojo … Continue reading
nottingham creatives: ali bee
I seem to keep getting asked to take photos for friends at the moment. This is in spite of my somewhat ancient basic point-and-shoot camera and woeful lack of Photoshop photo-editing skills. But I’m not one to turn down a friend in … Continue reading