Recently my Mum-in-law asked me if I could make her a shopping bag based on one that she already had, as her original bag had developed a mysterious hole. She gave me some fabric and ...
Firstly I have to thank you for the comments and suggestions about the Short-Row Heels for my socks. I have come to the conclusion that this is not the heel for me (and plenty of others too!).&...
I think Im a nay. Im working on a pair of Toe-Up Jaywalkers (Rav link). I havent made Jaywalkers before, and I can now see the appeal. This pattern is lovely, and so easy! ...
My Sidewalk Shawl is finished, and its rather lovely, even if I say so myself!It turned out pretty big when I blocked it though!! Its 88 inches wide and 33 inches long. I made the fringes...
As I mentioned in my last post, I have been inspired to start a big crochet project. I would love to make a Granny Square blanket, and there are some beautiful patterns on Ravelry. Theres...
My All Seasons Cardi is finished. I had taken an "in progress" photo of me wearing it without the sleeves, but the curse of modern technology struck me again!! I stupidly forgot t...
My one and only black skirt was looking a bit tired, so I decided to make a new one. I liked the Colette Meringue Skirt from the Colette Sewing Handbook, and even though Ive seen some love...
And I love it!!I have always been slightly envious of the lovely crafting rooms I see on other blogs, with lots of room for sewing machines, and loads of storage. Especially since I have had to...
Thank you all for your lovely comments about my top. I had a great two days off. I got the garden weeded, it really is a hateful job! I was also going to cut the grass, bu...
Happy St Paddys Day one and all! Sorbetto was finished about two weeks ago, and it is a big fail from failsville! :( But before I get into too much detail, I have to share this:Please, do not b...
I dont have anything too exciting to show just now, but I suppose thats the way it is with knitting sometimes! This week I have been working on my second Angostura top. (Heres my first on...
Hello all, Im back from my trip to England, and I had a brilliant time! My sister and I were visiting our friend who lives in Buckinghamshire.We had arranged to go to London for one night,...
Its an Elna Experience 520. Isnt it gorgeous!!!!! :) (I apologise for the rubbish photo, and now its too dark to take a better one.)I got it on Friday from the Singer Sewing Centre in Belf...
Almost Ovals is finished - hurray say all of you because youre probably tired reading about it!! Thank you all for your comments and suggestions about Blocking Wires, they were really helpful, ...
Honestly!! Ive one more row to do before I start the last repeat. And what spurred me into action? Ive been off work since Tuesday because I have a cold. Ill spare you the det...
Hello all! Thank you all so much for your lovely comments about my skirt. Ive loved reading them, and it makes me feel like I have some faint idea of what Im doing when it comes to sewing...
In October I saw a gorgeous skirt on Tilly and the Buttons blog. The pattern is Burdastyles Jenny skirt, and as lovely as it is, high waists and me dont mix. But it was the fabric I ...
The Creepy Cute Groom is finished, and here he is!Isnt he brill?! And Im sure youd like to see the happy couple together,I made his body and hat yesterday in the daylight, so I had half a chanc...
And here she is from the back:Shes from the Creepy Cute crochet book. It was only after I bought it that I read on the internet that some of the instructions arent very clear. Doh!! ...
Snoods, cowls - call them what you will: I call them brilliant, theyre so great, I made two!First up is the Gap-tastic Cowl, which is a free Ravelry download. I cast-on 111sts instead of the 13...
I can now reveal my sisters hat:To say she was pleased with it is an understatement! She, and Mum, thought it was fantastic! The pattern is called Moose in the Woods. I also made he...
Theres a lot of Christmas madness going on around here, and this is the first chance Ive had to get caught up with my blog! I had intended to work to 6pm tonight, but then I caught myself on an...
First of all I have to thank you all for the lovely comments on my Selbu Beret! You are all too kind!! I seem to be on a fairisle kick at the minute. I dont actually do the whole &#...
This beret has been in my queue for what feels like forever! I dont know what took me so long to make it, because its lovely. Heres a link to the pattern on Ravelry.I swatched it, and fou...
Levenwick is finished!! Here are some not-very-good photos of it on my dress form.Im really pleased with how it turned out as I wasnt so sure about it towards the end, but then I remembere...
After the success of my first Colette Ginger skirt, I decided to make another one. I read on a few blogs about some lovely new fabrics at Fancy Moon, so I had to have a look. I ...
Im still working on my Levenwick Cardigan. Ive finished the body, and have started one of the sleeves, but its nothing exciting enough to warrant a photo. So I thought Id show you this:I ...
This week I have mostly been working on my Levenwick cardigan. Here are some not very good progress photos. The fr ont edges where the pins are will have an Old Shale b...
The skirt I mentioned in my last post is now nearly finished. I just have to add some buttonholes. The pattern is New Look 6920, and I went with view B (short purple one on the front...
My Karin Kurbits Hat is finished, and here it is:Hindsight being the wonderful thing that it is, I really should have used a lighter shade of grey. The purple about a third down from ...
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