For me, life is at it’s happiest when things feel like they are moving forward. I love the feeling of making progress. My first little stitchy picture was a breeze to do. Small, easily manoeuvred under the sewing machine, made on a … Continue reading
Tag Archives: applique
a garden of stitches
I’ve been loving the garden recently. Of course, the weather has helped enormously. That and the inspiration of visiting Mapperley Park Open Gardens the other weekend. I have been ogling plants, watching fruit ripening, getting my hands dirty and just generally … 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
an eye for embroidery
As I mentioned the other day, recently I’ve been falling in love with embroidery again. Other people’s embroidery, that is, via my pinterest board, stitchery witchery. I haven’t actually done any embroidery myself yet. I’ve been too busy sewing cats and … Continue reading
labour of love
Making commissions certainly has its ups and downs. I’ve just completed another. And I can quite honestly say, I am very glad to see it done and dusted. These two cushions are for a new baby girl and her older … Continue reading
getting personalised
It’s a very satisfying feeling, finishing off a substantial commission. I had that pleasure today. It all started with my “nice!” cushion, which inspired a commission, that led to another commission… Not one, not two, but three special cushions, for … Continue reading