I never had a patchwork quilt as a child, though I always wanted one. I think it was probably Little House on the Prairie that set me off. I seem to remember they had patchwork quilts on their beds. That … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
colour lovely
One of the nice things about commissions is that it gives me an excuse to get out lots of fabric and play around with colour combinations. These were put together for a couple of custom orders-in-progress. I love the mixes … Continue reading
eye, eye!
It’s amazing what turns up sometimes. I’ve been making quite a lot of tweety bird cushions recently. I use vintage buttons for their eyes. I’m quite particular about which ones I use, as I don’t want my birds to have … Continue reading
out of her box
It’s funny how sometimes I have a sixth sense about things. Specifically, I was absolutely right to buy a new sewing machine when I did. My old Bernette is not doing well. Upon her return from the menders she had … Continue reading
glue’s out!
With my stall in mind, I’ve been busy today with a new batch of pendants. Oh, and finishing off outstanding commissions. I’ve been experimenting with a bit of beading and embroidery on some of them. I’m not sure about the … Continue reading
the eyes have it
I’ve resisted the lure of making an owl cushion up to now. Not because I dislike them. But just because every Tom, Dick and Harry on the high street seems to sell them these days, which means that people can … Continue reading