I have followed Jodie Carleton and her blog for a long time. It was always hilarious. Her blog, like many, is updated less and less as crafty types switch to Instagram, but her humour remains infectious, and her patterns are … Continue reading
I started sewing the little patchwork panel for this shopping bag in June last year. Why did it take me so long to finish? All was going swimmingly, but as I was about to sew closed the turning opening in … Continue reading
I had not taken part in a swap in a very long time, so when I spotted the call for sign-ups for the #petitepatchworkswap, I put my hand up even though the sensible side of my brain knew that my … Continue reading
I thought that I might like to return to dressmaking this year. In my teenage years, I made a lot of my own clothes, but that desire slowly waned because I had a number of fashion disasters that did not … Continue reading
Because I am again working casually at Calico & Ivy, I thought I would make an apron to carry a few handy bits and pieces about. The phone, especially, seems to like disappearing under bolts of fabric. When it rings, … Continue reading
I do not have a lot of free time, but I managed to squeeze in making this needle case. As always, one of the most difficult things was deciding which fabrics to use, and that involved pulling everything out of … Continue reading
The winner of last week’s giveaway was comment number 36 from Anja. I have sent her an email, and I hope she replies to claim her prize soon. On a whim, I decided to create a runner-up prize. I am … Continue reading
I love the freshness of our mild winters, but I am not a fan of waking up in the dark and coming home from work in the dark. This week included the shortest day of the year, so things will … Continue reading
I have a month-long break from study, so I hope to find a bit of time on the weekends to complete a few sewing or knitting projects. To celebrate the freedom, I allowed myself to make a couple of little … Continue reading
For the past year, I have been using a bright orange lanyard to keep my office security tag handy. The colour is cheerful, and it can go in the washing machine when it starts to look a bit grubby. And … Continue reading
