As the solid foundation my dolls stand on, their shoes are pretty important. Tiffany and Petra had been using some of Sarah’s shoes, but she wanted them back for summer. So! Now Tiff and Petra have their own shoes. Tiffany’s are as close to a pair of runners as I could get, with the lower…… Continue reading Solid Grounding
Summer Yellow
Tiffany’s summer wardrobe is slowly expanding with the addition of this pleated skirt. These pleats were so hard! It’s very tricky to keep them even, but at least I tried. I am happy with the waistband, though! Maybe I just need to iron the pleats again. Perhaps they’ll behave a little better. I think next…… Continue reading Summer Yellow
Growing Sunflowers
I’ve made heaps of progress on the sunflower embroidery, and taken some progress photos. The first two sunflowers…. ….three flowers…. …four and a half… ….and seven! Most of the sunflowers are done now, and I’ve actually gone a little further down with leaves since the last photo was taken. Next is the basket the flowers…… Continue reading Growing Sunflowers
Every Store Needs Books
This week has been filled with lots of fiddly, tedious formatting, like the flat magazines below…. ….so Needle & Thread has a parcel of books and magazines arrive today! All ready to fill the shop with. Or make a start at filling the shop with. I made two copies of each of the books; one…… Continue reading Every Store Needs Books
Needle & Thread Updates
In-between real-life obligations, I’ve added a few small things to Needle & Thread, starting with brightening up this wall to the side of the fabric table. I saw these shelves in a magazine once and I’ve wanted to make them ever since, and I’m so satisfied with them! There’s also a little pot for teaspoons/excess…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Updates
Project Roundup
I found this cross-stitch kit in an old box a few months ago, and I decided to start it this week. Here’s the first thread complete…. ….and a bit more done. Tiffany and I are also making a list of all the little bits & pieces I need to make to finish off Needle &…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Summer Pinafore
Petra requested a denim pinafore for summer, which was the perfect opportunity to continue practicing skirt-making. I tried something different with the back because of fabric constraints, which I think looks quite good. The front panel is perhaps a little bit wide, but I don’t think it’s too big of a deal. I enjoy taking…… Continue reading Summer Pinafore
The First Skirt
From flat fabric…. ….to fab(ulous) skirt! This skirt is our first ventures into the uncharted lands of skirt-making. It, of course, has pockets, and does up in the back with a hook and eye closure. At first, I thought it was very stiff, and flat across the front, but now looking at the photos…. ….I…… Continue reading The First Skirt
Shop Fittings
The interior of Needle & Thread has pretty much got all it’s big furniture pieces, now that this fabric table is finished. There’s a platform underneath the table for bolts of fabric to rest on… ….and the top is nice and clear for rolling the bolts out. I am so happy with how this interior…… Continue reading Shop Fittings
Warm Weather Gear
As the weather has slowly been heating up, I figured I’d get ahead of the game and start making some proper hot weather clothes for Tiffany and Petra. Starting here, with Tiffany’s new outfit! Tiff made the shirt herself, and she made sure to give it a nice, wide neckline for summer. I upcycled the…… Continue reading Warm Weather Gear
