I’ve been invited to take part in a couple of exhibitions. Whilst I am very happy to be asked, this perhaps sounds more prestigious than it is, as the exhibitions are to display small works in a couple of local … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
back to maximalism
It’s been a while since I made a full-sized cat cushion. But with two days to go before my next stall, I realised that I had none left to take with me. There are owls, there are birdies, there are even Christmas mice – … Continue reading
a shady day
Skills exchanges are just the best, aren’t they? A few months ago I spent an afternoon helping a friend sort out her blog. In return, she offered to teach me how to make a lampshade. She has all the required gubbins and know-how, because … Continue reading
mogs – and dog
Yesterday morning was filled with the lovely prospect of settling down to sewing a new batch of mini mogs. Lad was at school, partner at work, and I didn’t have to go anywhere all day. There was, however, just one thing other than sewing … Continue reading
creative overload
Saturday’s Sherwood Craft Fair was a good day. There did seem to be a tendency, amongst my customers at least, to buy smaller items rather than bigger ones. But many a mickle makes a muckle, so they say, and a … Continue reading
stocking fillers
Whilst packing up for my stall yesterday I came upon a tin containing a few of my mice. Upon a sudden whim, I decided to stitch up another batch. I just had an idea that they would make nice stocking … Continue reading