cornish cream

As you may have guessed if you’ve caught any of my Instagram pictures this week, we have been in Dorset and Cornwall to celebrate my birthday. I confess, I didn’t actually have a cream tea in Cornwall. Much as I would have loved … Continue reading

pincushion pals

When I was in Australia you may remember that I discovered the source of cheap fabric goodness that is Spotlight. I bought quite a few fabrics, none of which I have made much use of as yet. This is one … Continue reading

tasty

Just a quick post to share some tasty makes from a lovely blog I just started following. Mannagryn is compiled by Swedish blogger Amanda and documents her makes, family life and more. She kindly agreed to let me feature some … Continue reading

fabric field day

Sometimes things take a long time to come to fruition. You set your heart on something, and you know it may never come to you. You wonder – can you justify the money? And regretfully you tell yourself, no, you can’t. … Continue reading

frock trouble

Whilst I really love the Easter holidays, sadly their approach sees the conclusion of my dressmaking class. With the aid of a couple of extra sessions to make up for the ones I missed, I have been trying to get … Continue reading

early birthday

Usually when I celebrate my birthday in April it is reasonably ok, weather-wise. Barring those pesky April showers of course. There have been years when we have gone for sunny-but-blowy walks in the countryside. There have been years when we … Continue reading