cotton (eye) candy

Anyone who has cast a cursory glance at my blog will know that I have more than a passing interest in vintage fabric designs. I don’t consider myself an expert. Far from it. There are plenty of people who know … Continue reading

not showing off

I thought it was about time for a friday fabric fix. Although, I sometimes wonder whether I’m doing the right thing, posting pictures of the fabrics I manage to source, on here for all to see. I worry that it … Continue reading

lazy

Ok, I apologise. It got late,Ā I’d been busy (cleaning, and sewing cats, and social media-ing) and then I went to the pub, and I didn’t exactly prioritise blogging. So today’s post is a lazy post. Other people’s photos. Someone else’s … Continue reading

stick ’em up!

Oh my! I am doing rather well this week. I receivedĀ another unexpected parcel yesterday. From an online friend who spotted something in a charity shop, and thought of me. The parcelĀ contained a selection of these… As you can see from … Continue reading

well placed

I picked up this set of linen placemats last week whilst staying with my friend who lives out in the sticks. No, I don’t mean I stole them. We went on a tour of charity shops. Another friend of my … Continue reading

greetings card girls

It’s funny how certain things that you owned in childhood stay in your memory. Growing up, my sister and I weren’t bought stacks of toys. But one or two spring to mind… Like a ride-on HP Sauce bottle (like this … Continue reading