under the influence

I have a bit of a creative problem. It goes like this…. I love making mini mogs, and people seem to like buying them, but I don’t want to be a one-trick pony. I have been trying to design something new recently. … Continue reading

mad about margot

When I heard the name Margot, my first thought was of The Good Life. I used to love that programme. Barbara Good is the reason I always call dresses “frocks”. I wanted to be just like her. But I also used to … Continue reading

ribbons and ricrac

One of the more popular pictures I shared recently was a collection of vintage trims. I spotted them on ebay and, tempted, had them on watch for a while. But in the end I didn’t buy them because they were a bit ‘spensive. But … Continue reading

mini mogs en masse

Sometimes, I don’t get enough time to sew. But this week, with lad back at school and his days somewhat longer now, I’ve been rattling on with things. I’ve been trying to get enough mini moggies made to put some in … Continue reading

brightened by beauty

Yesterday was a day of ups and downs. It started off with excitement.  The supplies I ordered for a new idea for my Christmas stalls had arrived and I was itching to get to work with them. I won’t tell you what … Continue reading

stuff(ing) to do

I have an evening in front of the telly planned tonight. I will have a big bag of stuffing in front of me and a pile of moggies by my side. Oh, and I will be brandishing a chopstick (a very useful … Continue reading