The biggest issue I have with the changes to what I understand to be a very British tradition of Christmas crackers in order to make them more sustainable and eco friendly is it just doesn’t feel like Christmas Day if everyone isn’t sat around the table in cracker hats. For my children’s birthdays during the […]
As we begin the run-up to Christmas I thought I’d share a few ideas of things you could make for gifts. I mean this one is by no means festive in any way it’d just be a great gift for someone you know who loves their E-Reader or Tablet and it’s really easy to make. […]
This is my new changing bag, perfect for chasing after toddlers with. The Range by Noodlehead in a navy polka canvas with a water resistant base and contrast red and white stripe lining.
You can find below links to download (for free!) the llama quilt pattern I created recently for a blog for Minerva.com The blog contains further information on how to create it… click here to have a read. Lllama Quilt instructions Lllama Quilt full size print-out Please note this is for personal use only.
Going Rogue is a sock pattern created by The Wolf and the Tree… and it is also one of my #MakeNine for 2019. I first came across this pattern on Instagram… which is not an uncommon thing to happen to me, it is so worth following a great range of creative people on there as […]
Booby Print Canvas fabric in Mccalls pattern 2274 because if you can’t laugh at life with objects like this I’m not sure whats left.
There are certain staple items that my wardrobe is full of, most of which are very useful… for example a standard pair of jeans is great for pairing with a wacky top. The trouble comes when too many items are great basics and the number of items that make an outfit pop seems few by […]
I know fancy dress opportunities fill a lot of people with dread but I’m one of those people that absolutely love them. The opportunity to get creative and craft something is one I really enjoy, and that is how the story of how this jacket came to pass starts. I’m part of a dinner party […]
What do you sew for the boys in your life? My partner has been given pyjama bottoms, a waistcoat, several shirts and even a wash-bag. He’s forever moaning that I never sew for him, and to be honest I find it really hard to find interesting projects that I think he’ll like/wear. I’ve found a […]
I imagined my summer being full of sun cream, beach days and playing outside. And don’t get me wrong, there was of course a lot of all of those things (sadly mum life doesn’t leave any time for relaxing on a sun lounger but I’ve already made my piece with that). What I wasn’t expecting […]
