It’s strange how things come into your life. Only yesterday I was goggling in wonder at Jane Brocket’sĀ beautiful quilts and marvelling at the work in them and their stunning fabricĀ combinations. And then today, this… I find myself the owner of … Continue reading
Tag Archives: handmade
fashion accessory
No, it’s not a bag, or a purse, or even a thing you hang on your cupboard door… It’s actually a pincushion! I made it yesterday for a friend of mine, who wanted one as a gift for a fashion … Continue reading
now for your neck!
I thought I would try something new with my wooden birdies. Now you can wear one around your neck! I tried out the one above and wore it to the Pretty Dandy Flea, as it went nicely with my frock. … Continue reading
three is a magic number (hopefully!)
Last time I did a stall I had a board of these little vintage fabric button brooches. But I didn’t sell many. So this time around, I have decided to sell them in sets of three instead. Which means they … Continue reading
getting skirtier!
The skirt is progressing at a pace. Pockets are on, seams are sewn, the zip is in. Nearly there! Just the interfacing, waistband and hem to do in next week’s sewing class. Making clothes is so exciting! When I got … Continue reading
bags of talent
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a nice handbag. Not the celebrity-endorsed,Ā cost-an-arm-and-a-leg, big-name designer sort of handbag (just as well – my budget would not stretch). No, I like my bags like I like most other … Continue reading