My mum used to be very fond of saying, amongst other things, that nobody’s perfect. And not everything I make turns out perfectly, either. This mini moggy suffered a setback during the making process. I was cutting out something else, he … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
selvedge-inspired
Sometimes inspiration comes from fabrics. And sometimes it comes from other sources. I had put together a collection of fabrics in bright colours for some appliqué, but it just wasn’t coming together. I keep a stash of all my selvedges. … Continue reading
exhibitionism
I’ve been invited to take part in a couple of exhibitions. Whilst I am very happy to be asked, this perhaps sounds more prestigious than it is, as the exhibitions are to display small works in a couple of local … Continue reading
back to maximalism
It’s been a while since I made a full-sized cat cushion. But with two days to go before my next stall, I realised that I had none left to take with me. There are owls, there are birdies, there are even Christmas mice – … Continue reading
a shady day
Skills exchanges are just the best, aren’t they? A few months ago I spent an afternoon helping a friend sort out her blog. In return, she offered to teach me how to make a lampshade. She has all the required gubbins and know-how, because … Continue reading
mogs – and dog
Yesterday morning was filled with the lovely prospect of settling down to sewing a new batch of mini mogs. Lad was at school, partner at work, and I didn’t have to go anywhere all day. There was, however, just one thing other than sewing … Continue reading