Turtles and Turkeys
The November workshop run by Warwickshire Stitchers was about a number of techniques that give texture to embroidery work and was run by Chloe Patience. Techniques included beading, couching, turkey … Continue reading
Making a tie
It has never been so easy to produce a present for a 36 year old male! We walked into the Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust shop in Stratford on Avon in the … Continue reading
A year at Warwickshire Stitchers
You will have noticed that i do not do much dress making these days, which is a pity because i love doing it. I dont need any more clothes, but … Continue reading
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
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
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An update on the Maker’s Atelier Maker’s Top…… I originally made a version in cotton that swamped me, and rather got in the way of any making, and washing up!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
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
all my own work by ann 