The winner is…. Lindsay Hindman Lindsay congratulations, an e-mail is on it’s way to you:) Lindsay stated the reason she revisits blogs is “I come back to blogs that have lots of tutorials and pictures I want to come back to! I save a lot of ideas on Pinterest, and will revisit them from time …
I have read about Annies Soft and Stable and seen patterns recommend it, but never been willing to pay out for it. But in the end temptation won over. I am so glad it did! I was delighted to receive my package for the US (considerable cheaper despite the postage 1 yard £25 UK, £9.50 …
Welcome to my blog. Today I am excited to be taking part in Sew Mama Sew May Giveaway. Thanks for stopping by. Why do I blog? I enjoy the focus it gives to my creativity, blogging twice a week means that I am regularly making and creating:) Often with a focus on upcycling, recycling an item …
I have to admit this has to be my favourite free bag pattern. The Pink Peony Bag is quick to make, taking approximately an hour including cutting out. It’s perfect for beginners, as a beautiful bag which is simple to make. As always with Charmed Liebling the pattern is easy to follow. I have already made four. …
I am delighted to share Serger Pepper’s new pattern. I recently tested the pattern for Hands-free Asymmetrical Bag, and met a lovely group of other makers and bloggers. This bag is a designed as an every day bag, perfect for many occasions. This bag is a useful messenger bag, with many pockets. The design feature I …
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 …
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 …