Last year, I didn’t do any sewing at all over the summer. I wanted to be outdoors every possible minute. And it was great. But I have decided that this year, I will not give up sewing entirely over the … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
jolly sophisticated
I ran up a couple of cushions yesterday. I haven’t made any plain cushions (as opposed to character cushions) for a while, but having taken a peek at my stock it seemed that although I was well endowed in most … Continue reading
celebrity endorsed
It’s lovely when people tell you they like the things they’ve bought from you. And even nicer when they tell other people too. The lovely proprietress of crochet-happy blog Attic 24 posted a picture on Facebook about the pair of … Continue reading
little bags of lovely
I’m feeling quite pleased with myself. I’ve actually done what I said I would. I’ve followed Kate’s suggestion and made up some little scrap bags to sell. A lot of ironing was involved. And a fair bit of snipping. But … Continue reading
never say never
When I bought my sewing machine, I put together a list of all the features I wanted it to have. Having been sewing for ages and knowing exactly the sort of things I wanted to sew in future, I found … Continue reading
displacement activity
What is the opposite of a domestic goddess? A slattern? A slob? I don’t think I fit into either camp. I don’t actually like housework, but see it as a necessary evil. My natural instinct is to put it off … Continue reading