cushion commission

Just a quick post to share my most recent cushion commission. I absolutely love this fabric! It did need starching after washing as, despite being of a good weight, the fabric has a soft drape and a fair bit of … Continue reading →

statement made

I find I often forget about things once they’re finished. They have their moment in my mind, usually when I’m first all fired up with an idea, and then they either work or they don’t, and I move on and … Continue reading →

ric rac rocks!

I went to sewing class today. My plan to play it safe and rediscover some confidence in my dressmaking abilities was a good one. The pattern pieces I had drafted were correct, and my fruity skirt is, as you can … Continue reading →

pom pom pom

I have a new addiction… making pom poms! When I went to a festival the other weekend there was a fabulous kids’ area, full of crafty goodness to which I was drawn like a moth to a flame. Officially I … Continue reading →

not quite enough

As you may know, vintage fabrics are my first love. But I do occasionally find my head turned by brand new pretty fabrics (especially cheap ones.) Which was exactly what happened when I was in Australia, on a trip to … Continue reading →

winner!

The giveaway is done. A list of entrants was compiled, each was assigned a number, and the random number generator has been consulted this very morning! And the winner of my giveaway to win a handmade apple pendant is… Sue … Continue reading →