Sneaky peek at Sunday ‘s race day fancy dress
I'm afraid it seems comments are still busted, I'm sorry!! The web hosting guys are hopefully making progress…so rather than show you some recent proper clothes I've made, worn and absolutely love,...
View ArticleFive fingered fleecy fiddles
I'm still trying to make presents for people who I know appreciate it, and whilst most things are pretty straight forward ( boxers, pjs, covered notebooks….) there has been one gift that has...
View ArticleRunning Bows: Tutorial
Remember these? The perfect accessories for your running shoes. I think I need to rename them my “Speed Bows” or “Go faster Bows”- essential accessorizing for the sewster that runs. Or the...
View ArticleInspiration starts at home!
I’ve been meaning to write this for ages now but have had other things get in the way. A few weeks ago (gosh it was probably months now) I stayed with my Mum & Dad in Cornwall. The county is only...
View ArticleLovely things and lovely plans
It’s true that I’ve been a bit below the radar recently. This post has been in my head for weeks. So I’m combining some loveliness: some gorgeous things I’ve been lucky enough to have won in giveaways...
View ArticlePapa’s got a brand new Peg Bag
The title’s showing my age, but this is something that I made as a gift earlier this autumn, and thought to take photos as I did it, to make into a photo story tutorial. I made it specifically for...
View ArticleGift idea? Kindle cover tutorial with extras!
Here’s another gift idea – a kindle or e-book reader cover – or as I like to call it, a Kindle Sleeping bag because it is padded & feels snug. I should really call it a “device” though, so...
View ArticleThe Makery Sewing book
This week I had a crafty inspiring Monday evening at the book launch for the Makery’s second book, Makery: Sewing. The Makery is a craft nirvana, and I have mentioned before how I’ve totally enjoyed...
View ArticlePosh boxer shorts- ideal Christmas gift
Well hello! It’s been a very heavy week for me on the work front and also on ‘life’ – but I shall tell you all about that next time (& it’s all mega exciting!) Today I feel it’s important to get...
View ArticleMy ball accessories – clasp bag and matching rose earrings
Just a little glimpse into other things I have done in my crafty life. I used to make jewellery- was pretty obsessed by it for a couple of years actually & went on loads of courses. These days...
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