Like the characters of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, I do love a useful pot (bag or other container) to put things in. If you are unfamiliar with the story about Eeyore’s birthday and useful pots to put things in, here is … 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
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 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
I have (finally!) had some free time to sew in recent weeks, but I have not yet got back into the routine of remembering to take photographs and sharing what I have made. It might take a little longer to … Continue reading
With my god-daughter’s birthday approaching, I was inspired by Josie at Calico & Ivy to make a quick facecloth as a gift. (I thought I was doing well to leave that shop with only one new ball of yarn.) Then, … Continue reading
I am still managing to seize a few minutes here and there for little sewing projects. I made a bee block for Sharon. Sharon and I joke that we have opposite tastes in fabric. She loves batiks and hates florals. … Continue reading
Now that I am a working girl* again, I have to wear heels and smart clothes and makeup. I even have to brush my hair! My self-employed freelancing days of wearing jeans, T-shirts, cardigans and slippers about the house are … Continue reading
It was a friend’s birthday this week, and it sneaked up on me. In a mad rush, I made a large Lola pouch with Cotton + Steel cat fabric and Robert Kaufman Shetland flannel in ocean. She loves cats and greeny-teal … Continue reading
Granny Mauds Girl 