Sewing for Mum

My mum is amazing.  I don't say that often enough for everything she does, but she is pretty incredible. She's also something of a wonderful dressmaker, up to and including making her own wedding dress, 2 of my aunts' wedding dresses, all my bridesmaids' dresses and still never letting me forget that I bought my... Continue Reading →

Orla on show

Hello! How's your week going? Things have been hectic round here but sewing and also shopping has been happening too! A little while ago, the lovely Clarinda Kaleidoscope put an open invitation on Instagram for people to join her at the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Olympia.  I had a quick look at the cost of... Continue Reading →

Roses are red….#2016sve

Hi there! So I'm still a little behind but I wanted to write a post about this year's Secret Valentine exchange, which I participated in for the first time this year.  This is a really lovely idea organised by Sanae Ishida and Ute where you're matched up with other sewists and crafters from around the world.  You send a... Continue Reading →

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