I have recently joined a Facebook group which sets itself sewing challenges, the first challenge I am joining in with is sewing a dress. It is a long time since I sewed an item of clothing for myself – in fact it was in my school days studying GCSE needlework (20 + years ago!). I gave …
Posts from: April 2014
Infinity Scarf Tutorial – make your own scarf in less than half an hour out of an old much loved skirt. I found a lovely and soft cotton skirt in my local charity shop, which I just had to go back for (a bargain at £2.99) To make your own: Cut off the waistband and …
A couple of weeks ago I joined in how does your garden grow blog hop run by Annie. I loved visiting other blogs and seeing posts about their gardens. Not only did I meet some great new bloggers, I was inspired by the photography skills and images I saw. I have always loved the patterns …
DIY Picnic Blanket Tutorial For this project use whatever fabric you have to hand, as long as it is similar weight. This picnic blanket is made with old curtain for hemming, shirts, fat quarters, and some from the fabric from my stash. This is lined with a fabric shower curtain, just in case the grass …
My daughter has done sterling work creating eight Easter Cards, here’s her tutorial (thanks to Ghost Hill School for the idea!): Fold yellow card in half. Using a shape print shapes round the edge of the card, she used a cotton reel for circular shapes, a mega block would work for square shapes. Leave to …
Hows your week been? At the beginning of the week we had gorgeous weather. This inspired me to search out a project I started last autumn – a patchwork rug. With the help of a long extension lead I had a most enjoyable afternoon sewing the patchwork pieces outside. The children had a great time trying …
I love spring, the unexpected summery days, clearing the garden, planting seeds… Our garden is full of bulbs, a spring garden:) We are blessed with a garden with great variety, large shrubs, winding paths, rockery and an area where my husband has created raised beds. At our former home we had a small back garden …