Variation on a Sports Coat
Yet another Maker’s Atelier pattern, bought on a bit of a whim before she stopped selling paper patterns. How many coats does a woman need? I wear this coat a … Continue reading
One sheep
I came across Angela at the Compton Verney Textile Fair in November. Seeing her beautifully soft, pure sheep’s wool rugs, my immediate question was, “Can i make one of them?” … Continue reading
Two Stitches – Charlie Hoodie
I bought this pattern ages ago, and have only used it once. It didn’t go down very well, because the head opening was deemed to be too small. I dont … Continue reading
Oliver and S – Sketchbook Shirt
Greetings from my new house and new craft room. It means that i can leave projects on the table and just easily pick them up when i have a spare … Continue reading
Needlepoint
Further exploration of embroidery. The interest started to 2020 when SewBrum included an online demonstration of bargello from local lady, Tina Francis. I watched the demo, but didn’t buy the … Continue reading
Another Maker’s Top
An update on the Maker’s Atelier Maker’s Top…… I originally made a version in cotton that swamped me, and rather got in the way of any making, and washing up! … Continue reading
Leatherwork
This is a much anticipated one – off. Making anything with leather. I made a belt. It was a half day course, and most other courses seemed to be making … Continue reading
Saori weaving
At last i have done a weaving course. It was in the Japanese art of Saori weaving, created round about the 1960’s. It means ‘creative weaving’. In theory there are … Continue reading
Scraps
Hello again and a happy new year. Scraps! The biggest problem in my sewing life. I have cupboards full of leftover scraps from sewing projects. Little bits that really aren’t … Continue reading
A present from Rye
We took our holidays in Rye this year, and found ourselves to be staying 5 minutes walk from the Merchant and Mills shop. You may have noticed that i haven’t … Continue reading
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