I finished this tree skirt three days after last Christmas, or 362 days before this Christmas (as I prefer to think of it), but it has taken me a while to get the pattern written and finished. The project started … 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
A year ago, I picked up a length of bright blue pompom trim that a local guild member was destashing. The trim was the starting point for this bright and scrappy cushion, which I English paper pieced. You too can … 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
Her name was Lola. She was a showgirl an orphan block. I foolishly did not check my printer settings when I drew an English paper piecing block on my computer, and I printed it too small. I did not notice … Continue reading
For a while now, I have been cutting my scraps into little squares and hexagons. Slowly, they accumulate into quantities that become useable. (You can read about my crazy scrap management plans in other posts.) When I saw Caroline’s hexagon … Continue reading
I rarely write blog posts about my Bee, Myself and I goals, but sewing has been happening quietly in the background. At the start of the year, I set myself the goal of making three flowering snowball blocks a month. I have … Continue reading
I have lots of crazy ideas (just ask my husband). One of them is to cut all of my scraps into the following sizes: 2½-inch squares 1-inch hexies 1½-inch squares ½-inch hexies. I try to save the biggest piece I … Continue reading
My, oh my, what a wonderful day. I made two more Sew Together Bags! It’s the truth, it’s actual. Everything is satisfactual. I gave the hedgehog bag of my last batch to my god-daughter. Her mum saw it and envied all … Continue reading
Granny Mauds Girl 