the good, the bag and the ugly

Good things come in a bag. Think of sweets; think of Santa’s sack; think of crisps. (Except, that is, for the crisps my Nanna once offered me, which were in a paper bag that emerged afterĀ having spent some considerable time … Continue reading

irresistable

I know I’ve only myself to blame. I should really know better by now. But I just can’t seem to help myself. Every time I pop to the local shops for food shopping IĀ resolve not to go into the expensive … Continue reading

hearts and flowers

I decided yesterday that I had had enough of mice for the time being. So I went back to a cat cushion idea that I’d had in mind for a while.Ā Ever since I bought this rather spiffing abstract check fabric, … Continue reading

just a little thing…

This weekend I’ve been increasing my tweetie stash, both for a new stockist (about which more later), and for my stall at the Pretty Dandy Flea next Saturday. This newbie is made from some recently acquired fabric that I think … Continue reading

all the trimmings

One of the glorious pleasures of planning my next dressmaking adventures is the wealth of ways I can think of to make garments more interesting. I am currently coveting some vintage trim for the frock I have in mind. Around … Continue reading