When I travelled as a child, I always had a clutch of books. While others couldn’t read in the car, I would have my nose in a book with no ill effect. I would read for most of the journey. Once finished, I’d gaze out of the window enjoying the […]
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How to cover a hair band
Over the weekend, I bought a pack of silicone hairbands. Little did I realise that by the end of the weekend, I’d find myself sitting in front of my sewing machine, working out how to cover a hair band with fabric, rather than throwing the bands away. My two daughters […]
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Retro car top is ready to go
This is the second time I’ve used the McCalls 6951 pattern, so I thought it would be straightforward. A quick sewing project. No. Turns out I had set myself a bit of a challenge on this one. I made a real Rookie mistake. I had underestimated the repeat (the length […]
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Here I am: May I smile
Here I am, at the end week of May. It’s been a good month on the whole. I’ve woken up each day with a smile. Not that its been all plain sailing. My husband is off at one of those family events today, where they either say “Haven’t you grown” […]
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Maker of pretty things, living a country life in a 275 year old cottage, UK
