Well that was a busy few weeks! I have been making scrub bags for the NHS, along with scrub hats and found a nice little community in the Andover arm of ‘For the Love of Scrubs’ Facebook group. The fabric, kindly donated to the group, started life as a double duvet cover. It has nowContinue reading “Phew!”
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Keep calm and sew!
It is difficult to write a blog at the moment without mentioning what is going on in the world. Covid-19 has had an impact on us all in one way or another. My sincere thoughts go to those who have had the virus and / or lost loved ones at this difficult time. It isContinue reading “Keep calm and sew!”
Happy New Year!
It’s that time of year again when we remember the year gone by and look forward to the coming year with hope and resolve to make it bigger, better and brighter than any before. Resolutions are made and, for some broken. Last year my resolutions were to loose some weight, get fit and start aContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
A ‘bitty’ week
This week I have been tidying up a few odds and ends rather than getting into a big project. The beginning of the week saw me make some fur (not real) lined baby ‘crib shoes’. I have made them before and the pattern for them can be found at https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/62745812/reversible-seamless-crib-shoe-4?ref=shop_home_active_4. I am waiting to seeContinue reading “A ‘bitty’ week”
Knitting needle storage (and listening to A-ha!)
As I said last week, I have been busy with commissions, new designs and generally on a learning curve. I have, however, safely delivered some crochet and knitting needle storage cases to the wonderful and very supportive Jen Best at Beaker Button https://www.beakerbutton.co.uk/ . (If you have not been to Weyhill, near Andover to haveContinue reading “Knitting needle storage (and listening to A-ha!)”
Using up my scrap fabric
Every now and then, I hunt for fabric in my stash and am amazed at how much I have. I have either bought it or had it donated. Either way I always keep it as a ‘just in case’ and throw small bits in the bin. As I do this I am aware that evenContinue reading “Using up my scrap fabric”
Out with the old and in with the new!
A much used and loved ‘heirloom’ There is something about the Summer that has a feeling similar to New Year. Things come to a transition point for students either starting new ventures or a new academic school year. For me it is the end of one age and into the next, and for many, itContinue reading “Out with the old and in with the new!”
A dress for baby
I recently attended a Christening and, while we were not expected to give presents, for those who wanted to, the wish list was for money or clothes. Not having a child of my own, I couldn’t skip the opportunity to try my hand at a baby outfit, and, having made the little booties I wasContinue reading “A dress for baby”
Malvern Quilt Show Review
As promised, I eventually get around to my review of the quilt show, although it does seem a long time ago now! The show is run by Grosvenors Shows and is located at Three Counties Showground. They run a number of similar shows, details of which can be found at https://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/ On arriving at theContinue reading “Malvern Quilt Show Review”
Quilts UK, Malvern
https://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/view_show.php?ID=15 As you may know by now, crowds and new places send me into a mild panic. I am, however, incredibly stubborn to such ailments and not ready to give into them just yet. Add to this, my Aunt knows the signs as to when to get me to somewhere quite, so, this morning IContinue reading “Quilts UK, Malvern”
Ripley's Emporium of Craft 