Long time readers may remember the boy’s VW Camper van shirt I made a while back. He has loved it and worn it tons, but now it’s too small. Sigh. How they grow. Pauses long enough to reflect. Then… Cue more fabric. Same pattern. Just bigger. I knew he would […]
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AlphabetPhoto: Q is for quilting
I love making quilts. They take a long time for me to make as I hand stitch them. Each and every stitch. It forces me to sit still, instead of jumping up to finish another job. I listen to the children, help them with their homework, or just sit and […]
Read moreA new handmade dress for me
I started making this dress a few years ago, to wear to a friend’s wedding. Not wishing to turn up in the same outfit as another guest, I always make a dress for special events. I once made two dresses in a week running up to a best friend’s wedding. […]
Read moreAnd I made a cushion too
There is something truly satisfying when a modest charity find turns into more than originally imagined. When you spot something you like, take it home, and find the perfect place for it. Doesn’t always work, but over the years, I have had a few notable wins. Take the half finished […]
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