odd one out

I spent yesterday making stuff for my stall on Saturday, and I shall be spending today doing the same. These envelope purses are fun to make. There is both machining and hand sewing involved, which pleases me. But most of … Continue reading

weekend working

I have never really been much of a fan of working at weekends. When, years ago, I worked in a shop, I put up with working on Saturdays. Actually, it wasn’t that bad. Quite enjoyable, usually. And so it was this … Continue reading

little boxes

I’ve been trying out my idea for my buttons today. It has involved more glueing. But having had success with the hair grips, I’m all glue-happy now (perhaps it’s just the fumes!) This is my prototype. I decided to make just one first, … Continue reading

big ‘uns are better

Some time ago, I made a few things with buttons. I made teeny-weeny little buttons, and medium-sized buttons. But I never made any big buttons. Until now. Big buttons are great. They’re less fiddly to make – and you can … Continue reading

mini mogs en masse

Sometimes, I don’t get enough time to sew. But this week, with lad back at school and his days somewhat longer now, I’ve been rattling on with things. I’ve been trying to get enough mini moggies made to put some in … Continue reading

stuff(ing) to do

I have an evening in front of the telly planned tonight. I will have a big bag of stuffing in front of me and a pile of moggies by my side. Oh, and I will be brandishing a chopstick (a very useful … Continue reading