I finally got around to completing my birdie pendants. I have to admit, although I am not a good finisher of tasks, I am excellent at losing things. In fact, I am a mistress of misplacement. A doyenne of disorder. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: textiles
trevira temptation
As I previously suspected, I think I may be heading down a road of no return. And that road is paved with man-made fibres. Not only have I been wearing – and receiving compliments upon – my Crimplene crush, but … Continue reading
rummage results
I may have mentioned that when we visited Lyme Regis on our way home from Dorset last week, my favourite shop for a good rummage was, unfortunately, closed. There are other good rummaging venues in Lyme Regis, however. And I am … Continue reading
blue is the colour
Once again I have embarked upon a love affair with Scandi ceramics. Isn’t this design just perfect? That deep, deep blue against the white is just wonderful. This pattern is Mon Amie (French for “my friend”) and was designed … Continue reading
the cat’s whiskers
I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there. So I stayed at home, drank tea, … Continue reading
crimplene crush
There was quite a bit of Crimplene in our house when I was growing up. My mum, and nanna who lived with us, were both pretty keen on it. What can I say, we had no automatic washing machine or … Continue reading