This was the waist-high pile of interiors magazines that I decided to throw out yesterday. I amassed them over the past eight years or thereabouts. I was fanatical about them at one time. But then I discovered the internet, and … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
best of friends…?
Cats and birds aren’t supposed to get on. But I think these two do! They are my latest makes and destined for my next stall. The colours go quite nicely together. I have blue and purple in my own living … Continue reading
the cat’s whiskers
I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there. So I stayed at home, drank tea, … Continue reading
scarf love
I never used to class myself as a scarf-wearer. At least, not the non-woollen “indoor” sort of scarf. I remember my boss in one job a good fifteen years ago bought me a floral chiffon scarf for my birthday. My … Continue reading
all the trimmings
One of the glorious pleasures of planning my next dressmaking adventures is the wealth of ways I can think of to make garments more interesting. I am currently coveting some vintage trim for the frock I have in mind. Around … Continue reading
going round in circles
I spent quite a lot of yesterday cutting out lots of little circles of fabric. I’ve been making lolly flower brooches for my next stall at the Pretty Dandy Flea on 23rd February. They will be finished off with vintage … Continue reading