something new

Every so often I do take a fancy to a bit of new fabric. As opposed to the vintage variety that is my stock-in-trade. Yesterday was one of those days. I was in town, shopping. I usually try to stay … Continue reading

ahhhh, that’s better!

Sometimes I need a bit of a kick up the bum, metaphorically speaking. Yesterday a friend of mine was due to pay a visit to choose some fabrics for a commission. She wanted something blue or teal. “No problem” I … Continue reading

not quite enough

As you may know, vintage fabrics are my first love. But I do occasionally find my head turned by brand new pretty fabrics (especially cheap ones.) Which was exactly what happened when I was in Australia, on a trip to … Continue reading

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

pretty in print

I have endless admiration for those who print their own fabrics. It is an ambition of mine to learn how to do just that in the not-too-distant future. I love the idea of producing something completely from scratch. But for … Continue reading

out of africa

Sometimes you just stumble across something on the interweb that makes you take a sharp intake of breath. Like the above image. That chair! That fabric! I just went “wow!” This classic Eames club chair has been daringly reupholstered by … Continue reading