I got a parcel in the post yesterday. Always cause for celebration! But this one, although small, was anticipated with particular joy as it came from Pomme de Jour. If you haven’t come across Tanya and her amazing emporium before, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: craft
gifts from those who are gone
The process of clearing your parents’ house is a long and sad one. My partner’s dad’s home is at some distance from us, in Dorset. So, unlike when my own parents died, there is a lot of travel involved. It … Continue reading
hatched at last
I have another batch of birdie brooches ready to fly! They have taken a while to hatch. I have had glue problems. The nasty sticky stuff I use was sticky alright, but then did not set properly. The silly dispenser … Continue reading
going round in circles
I spent quite a lot of yesterday cutting out lots of little circles of fabric. I’ve been making lolly flower brooches for my next stall at the Pretty Dandy Flea on 23rd February. They will be finished off with vintage … Continue reading
signing up
When I was on holiday, I made a promise to myself. This will be the year I learn to make clothes. Proper clothes. From proper patterns. Rather than just altering and hacking about clothes that already exist. My mum tried to … Continue reading