So, yesterday afternoon’s project was the second of the two cushions for Rachel’s mum, this time featuring some of her favourite places. It’s not quite finished yet, but I thought I’d post about it anyway. It’s been a bit tricky, to be … Continue reading
Category Archives: patchwork
making progress
I’m sorry if I’ve been a bit lax with my blogging this week. It can be difficult to write interesting blog posts when you’re engaged in a big project, as it involves doing the same thing all day for several days. … Continue reading
a good start
Yesterday was a good day, productivity-wise. I had a few things to sort out and I made a very good start on the real biggie. It’s a commission for a boy’s quilt. The thing about undertaking commissions, is that you … Continue reading
stressing out
One of the unwelcome changes that I find has come upon me as I get older is that I get stressed about things. I didn’t used to. Yesterday I did something that made me very stressed indeed. I applied for … Continue reading
bermuda triangle
Yesterday was not a good day, sewing-wise. I was working at a disadvantage from the start, having sliced open my finger on a kitchen knife in the washing up bowl the previous evening. This made the job of stuffing pincushions … Continue reading
square deal
I got a parcel in the post yesterday. Always cause for celebration! But this one, although small, was anticipated with particular joy as it came from Pomme de Jour. If you haven’t come across Tanya and her amazing emporium before, … Continue reading