showtime!

I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I thought I’d just remind you that the Vintage Playground showcase launches today, 1st September, at 11am (British Summer Time). I found myself getting all confused about the launch time yesterday, as the page … Continue reading

a big responsibility

You may remember that a while ago I was commissioned by Rachel, a friend of mine, to make her a necklace. Well, she was very pleased with the result and I now have a new commission to work on for … Continue reading

get stuffed!

No, not you dear blog readers! I was referring to my plushies! 😉 As you can see, I had a lovely productive afternoon yesterday whilst lad was out having fun at the Space Centre in Leicester. Bernette was behaving herself and there … Continue reading

nun – done!

So she’s done, the cuddly nun. Sewn and stuffed. And I Just had to do a quick post to show you! She’s the first plushie / pincushion made from my recent fortuitous charity shop find. I’m somewhat discomfited by the thought … Continue reading

picture imperfect

I spent most of yesterday’s bank holiday monday on my own, as lad and his dad had gone to a footie match. But I didn’t mind. It gave me a chance to primp and photograph my stock of tweeties, ready … Continue reading

demo-ed

So, I went for my sewing machine demo yesterday. I found out about the clever things the Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875Q does. Like… cutting the thread… and fixing stitches at the beginning and end of a seam… and automatically lifting … Continue reading