I think I might have sewn myself delirious. I have been sewing all weekend in order to make a wearable muslin and then the final dress fo...
- Friday, 29 July 2011
A Prize & An Award
Just a quick post to say a couple of thank yous. First is to A Thrifty Mrs for hosting the giveaway in which I won this lovely book, A Gre...
- Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Knitted Baby Gifts
As I'm preparing to start my next knitting project, I thought I'd share some of knitting I've been doing for the various babies ...
- Sunday, 24 July 2011
Raspberry Conserve Cardigan (in various weathers)
Hi All I'm back from my holidays on Orkney, and my goodness wasn't I glad that I had finished knitting my cardigan? The weather ...
- Monday, 18 July 2011
Part 2 - Interview with Helene, Editor at Reader Mail
Envelope from Laura Wheeler pattern ( Etsy ) Hi All Thanks for your comments on the first part of the interview with Helene, as posted h...
- Friday, 15 July 2011
Knitting Against the Clock...
Collar in progress All the pieces together, awaiting sewing up It's so very nearly finished. I've knitted the front sides, the...
- Monday, 11 July 2011
Interview with Helene, former Editor at Reader Mail Pattern Company (Part 1)
In April this year I posted about the mail order pattern company Reader Mail. Following the purchase of a 'Marian Martin' pattern w...
- Sunday, 10 July 2011
Wrapping it Up, with Pretty Pockets
Following the kind comments on the wrap skirt I made last month, and in response to a couple of requests, this post is about how I made my ...