Category Archives: sewing
Page turners
One thing the big clear out made me realise is I have a ton of fantastic books that I don’t make nearly enough use of. So in an effort to change that, I’m going to share reviews of some of … Continue reading
I saw that Elise had set herself a Quilts by Christmas challenge and thought I’d try to join in… although she’s making four quilts (yep, that’s FOUR quilts) by Christmas. Makes my one feels a like small change. Especially since … Continue reading
We all need a jaunty neckerchief
I’ve discovered that the key to successful craft activity now lies in picking quick, easy projects to keep the sense of achievement high… I’m also becoming a huge fan of the immediately practical. With that in mind, my thoughts this week … Continue reading
Barnaby’s room
The new rhythm of things around here doesn’t leave much room for the making of stuff or blogging about it just yet… it’s only now I fully appreciate why other bloggers have a series of guest posts if they’ve just … Continue reading
When thrown…
… remount. Good advice I think. So here’s what my morning looks like. X
Module One | the result
After a mildly torturous wait, I finally received my RSN piece in the post along with my mark for module one… here it is, in all it’s finished-up glory And the verdict? A pass with 76%. Phew. I’m not going … Continue reading
Stitch swap surprise
We just got back from our two week trip… it was amazing, but I’m still sorting through photos so more on that later. In the meantime, I was really excited to find my stitch swap waiting for me on the … Continue reading
Blanket #2
Now you probably think I’m foolhardy for thinking I can knit the giant cable blanket before the little one gets here… well hold on to your hats, because I’ve also got a hand-stitched patchwork cot blanket on the cards too. … Continue reading
Alphabet de la Brodeuse
For Mollie’s stitch swap, I wanted to do something a little more personal for my swapee… so I picked out their initial from this gorgeous antique embroidery book I found in Honfleur last October. It’s a bit battered & held … Continue reading
Stitch swap | in the post
I finished up my stitch swap project at the weekend… I knew the recipient liked coral and grey, so I picked the best-match colours I had in my stash. And I wanted to do something a little personal, so I … Continue reading
