Sometimes, however much you want them to go right, some things just don’t. It can happen even if you’ve made said thing many times before, although familiarity does usually help. But some days, no matter what your mental attitude, no … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
family jewel
So finally, the commission I have been working on is done. Well, the first part of it at least. Meet the Jewel family. All are made from Sarah Campbell’s wonderful Melodies fabricsĀ for Michael Miller, in the Jewel colourways. Mum, Dad, … Continue reading
putting it about a bit
I was brought up in an age when girls were not supposed to be outgoing. Quietness and demureness were prized, particularly by my nanna, but also by my mum. My sister and I were encouraged to be modest and self-effacing; … Continue reading
giveaway winner
…and the winner is… Sarah Donnison! Congratulations Sarah – get in touch with your details (visit my contactĀ pageĀ to send me an email) and your book will be despatched to you forthwith. Commiserations to everyone else who entered – the winner … Continue reading
sweet melodies
Something exciting is afoot… It has to do with these beautiful fabrics, which I took delivery of yesterday. They are brand new fromĀ Michael Miller fabrics and were designed by the fabulously talented Sarah Campbell, of Collier Campbell fabric design fame. … Continue reading
enveloped
Having come back from a weekend away, I am starting to feel slightly panicked at how little work I have done recently. You know that feeling… in the back of your mind it gnaws away, whispering in your ear… “you … Continue reading