This year I am feeling determined to learn to crochet. For far too long I have owned the book Crochet Workshop by Erika Knight but was put off with the first project, crocheting a dishcloth. Admittedly regular readers may well think that a DIY dishcloth that will last for years would appeal, but it just didn’t float …
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Hi, if you are visiting from Sew Mama Sew my name is Vicky. I regularly blog about sewing, crafting and upcycling. Passionate about using what we have, sewing does not have to be expensive! Some of my favourite recent projects include: This cable tidy really does work – my draw of messy jumbled up cables …
I can’t quite believe it but we only have two weeks of the school summer holidays left… I have somewhat mixed feelings about the gorgeous tot starting schoool, I guess in blog land he will be referred to as my son. This week we had a few days in Copenhagen attending a family wedding. I managed to …
It’s yet another Sew Mama Sew giveaway day, they are such fun! I love giving away a bag, and visiting lots of new to me blogs! If you are new here, let me tell you a few things about myself and my site! I’m a mum of 2 working part time, in amongst I love to …
Just a quick note to say Merry Christmas – thanks for all your support this year. Taking the time to read, comment, share, it is very much appreciated. May God Bless you this Christmas. Heres to the coming year:)
and the winner is… Heather Burgess Congratulations – the bag will be in the post Monday:)
Hello, Welcome to my corner of blog land:) This is the third time I have participated in Sew Mamas Sew’s giveaway- and always really enjoy it:) Why give this bag away? This bag symbolises how I feel about blogging, opportunities to learn, promote recycling fabrics to create new items, and community:) It is made from …
As National Wool Week draws to a close I am pleased to show you my finished cowl… just in the nick of time with the complete change of weather. I love this Winter Garden by Debbie Bliss wool… not sure it goes with my coat but who cares?! It was a fab quick knit:) Needless to …
This week has been busy with a focus on updating my Etsy shop. I am steadily working towards a 100 listings, currently at 75! I have updated the sections and launched a new autumn range. November and December are key selling dates. I have set myself a target – to be able to take £500 profit, up …
Today is the first ever Buy British Day, I thought I would celebrate by introducing you to a variety of British East Anglian makers. This a small selection of beautiful goodies. Feeling the autumn chill? Then this faux fur collar could be just the thing:) Or thinking about modernising your decor? How about a gorgeous print? Or a …
This week is Waste Less Live More week, the title being fairly self explanatory:) The week aims to raise awareness that environmental and social issues are interlinked and tackling these issues together is a far more effective solution. I have signed up to take part in the Be Resourceful challenge. To be honest it comes with …
I am delighted to finally share my new design:) The bag started off as a skirt and a pair of trousers. It took far too long to finally finish the bag, but I love the finished result:) Creating a dilemma as to whether to add it to my Etsy shop or keep it for myself! I …