bent needles & brimless titfers

So the next creation arising from my newly-found obsession for doll-making is complete. Well, apart from sewing on the arms. The doll needles required for the task arrived as I was typing this… bent beyond all possible use somewhere en route through the postal … Continue reading

getting carried away

Having enjoyed making Dolly, as promised I decided to strike whilst the iron was hot. So I got going making another one. But before I started dressing her I decided to do a spot of research, for the purposes of vintage-inspired costuming. … Continue reading

dear dolly

Dear Dolly, I am writing this letter to you to say thank you. As you may know, following a recent trip to Australia, I lost my making mojo. I was feeling very tired and quite a bit sad, which had resulted in a rather … Continue reading

stalling

I love looking at other people’s designs. Browsing the internet, popping into shops… discovering the stuff that other talented people make or design is one of my great pleasures. However, sometimes it can be counter-productive. After having great trouble getting going … Continue reading

pyjama party

I’ve been struggling to get going since I got home. What with the cold, tiredness, a sore throat and a lack of motivation, I’ve spent rather too much time sitting in the kitchen drinking tea and browsing Pinterest. So I decided I … Continue reading

return of the evil appliances

I haven’t made an appliqué cushion since last year. To be honest, the trouble I had getting the last ones I did right sort of put me off them a bit. Too much hassle. But I had a special request. So … Continue reading