every cloud…

I made this apple pendant a good while ago – and I kept it for me. I’ve worn it a few times. Even though I partly kept it because I didn’t get the string quite right… the stitching was a … Continue reading

muted

I don’t really know what went through my mind when I bought these. Normally, my eye is drawn to the bright, the cheerful, the… well… some might say loud. But my most recent few mooches around the local charity shops have … Continue reading

temptress

I just had to share this… Fellow fabric fanatic friend Rachel has opened an online shop – rainbowvintagehome.co.uk. And it is full of the most tempting treats you can imagine… Rachel’s selection of absolutely top-notch, finest quality, classic vintage fabrics … Continue reading

home from the fair

I had a very busy day at The Secret Garden Craft Fair on Saturday. The busyness started early. There is limited access to the venue, so everyone has to unload in relay, at set times. I was unloading at 8.15 … Continue reading

jolly sophisticated

I ran up a couple of cushions yesterday. I haven’t made any plain cushions (as opposed to character cushions) for a while, but having taken a peek at my stock it seemed that although I was well endowed in most … Continue reading

little bags of lovely

I’m feeling quite pleased with myself. I’ve actually done what I said I would. I’ve followed Kate’s suggestion and made up some little scrap bags to sell. A lot of ironing was involved. And a fair bit of snipping. But … Continue reading