A couple of years ago when my youngest child started nursery I was lamenting to a good friend about my worry at loosing my identity, her words will stay with me forever....... I sew! Its way cheapr than therapy! Who knew how right she was! I am never happier than when im arm deep in Fabrics and ... Read More
Dress Up This Town
I am excited to be taking part in this months sewing by Ti Blo Tour This has given me the perfect opportunity to show you all my absolute favourite dress pattern. Its by Colette and its their well known Laurel dress. I am a self taught sewist and so initially I had a ... Read More
It’s Getting Hot In Here
Sometimes I wonder has Mother Nature forgotten Northern Ireland when she is flicking the season switch! Nonetheless every year I make new pieces for summer in the hope the sun will find its way to my little corner of the world. Being a U.K. Size 18 I find making some of my own clothes means I have ... Read More
I Need My Space!
Like so many sewists my sewing space is most definately my happy space. Sadly I dont have a dedicated room to sneak off too, four children and a partner who works partially from home means space is at a premium in our home. However, we have a large bright Sun room which is perfect to sew away the ... Read More
Just Like a Willow
Designer Stitch.........Blog Tour. Willow Kimono This week the independent Pattern house Designer Stitch are celebrating their one year anniversary. To share the celebrations with their customers they are offering 50% off all their current pattern range. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DESIGNER STITCH The ... Read More