mouse in a box

I’ve been having a bit of a think recently. About new things to make. Or more, rather, about new ways of presenting things I make, to make them more attractive and desirable. I still want to make little characters, because … Continue reading

pig bag

Sometimes – well, quite often, it seems, if you’re me – sewing projects don’t quite go to plan. I am not what could be described as a “technical” stitcher. I don’t measure if I can get away without. I struggle with … Continue reading

gang of four

So here they are – my new gang of four. My doll-a-day plan sort of happened! Although I have to admit, I did spill over into an additional day… but there were reasons for that. For one thing, I had the last bits … Continue reading

a doll a day

Everybody says that the way to get things done is to set yourself targets and goals. Well, it seems as though that’s what everyone says anyway. I freely admit I really do need to get things done that I have … Continue reading

easily led

I remember, when I was a child, my mum used to say sometimes that I was “easily led”. What she meant by that, I think, is that I had a tendency to behave as my friends behaved, and like what … Continue reading

stitch club sparkle

It’s a phrase often used as a mild insult. Something said to people judged frivolous, punctilious or overly-pernickity, or who have too much time on their hands. “You need to get out more” people trill, sarcastically. But the truth is, I do. It’s something I resolved … Continue reading