This is what happened yesterday. Disaster! My little Bernette sewing machine started playing up and skipping stitches whilst I was in the middle of appliquéing an eye on a new tweetie bird. This was the result: She’s quite elderly, my … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
winner!
So it’s the school holidays at last! Seems like we’ve all been waiting for a bit of time off together for, like, ever. Typical that when it does arrive, so does the rain. But we’re not going to let it … Continue reading
selvedge smitten
I always save my selvedges. Be they new, or vintage. I love the typography. I love the fact that they’re the bit you’re supposed to throw away. The bit you’re not supposed to notice, or use. I did use a few of … Continue reading
in chains
I have been experimenting with vintage fabric buttons again. Because I love ’em. I fancied something a bit pretty. And delicate. These pendants are the result of my experiments…. They are silver plated, on a silver plated chain. And I’ve … Continue reading
location, location, location
Strictly speaking, I shouldn’t be posting these as they’re not really mine to post. My friend Maria has a fabulous eye for vintage treasures, as I know from sharing a stall with her. I’m helping her to turn her collection of vintage British souvenir … Continue reading
made to order
I like custom orders. Firstly, you know the thing you are making is wanted. You’re not just making what you like, then putting it out there into the ether and hoping for the best. No: someone has actually chosen the … Continue reading