Sometimes I need a bit of a kick up the bum, metaphorically speaking. Yesterday a friend of mine was due to pay a visit to choose some fabrics for a commission. She wanted something blue or teal. “No problem” I … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
bracelets and bobby pins
You may remember these bracelets. During a recent cupboard clear-out I came across them languishing in a tupperware box, where they had been stashed whilst I decided what to do about them. The problem was that a friend who bought one … Continue reading
small disappointments
Yesterday was a day of small disappointments. I love sewing class, but yesterday I didn’t seem to get much done. I spent most of the class unpicking. In fact, I could quite fittingly have stood on the table and belted out “You gotta … Continue reading
a good morning’s haul
Whilst I usually browse the charity shops with nothing much in mind, just a magpie’s roving eye, occasionally I do actually go on a quest. Part of the joy of thrifting of course is stumbling across the unexpected. But when … Continue reading
neon necklace
After my recent adhesive adversity, I needed to succeed at something to cheer me up. I hate ending the week on a fail. So I looked to a little project that I had had in mind for a few days. … Continue reading
gluey glitch
I started off really pleased with my progress yesterday. I got out into the garden early and dug up lots of primroses to take to my friend’s house. They need spacing out you see, and we have run out of … Continue reading