The embroidery is finished, but the hoop is not…. ….and now it is! I received this embroidery hoop as a gift last year, and have only just now finished it. It was a kit, and a fun one too. I tried to blend the colours in the green field, and I used two different yellows…… Continue reading Sunflower Fields
Month: October 2024
Tea at Yaz’s Updates
Tea at Yaz’s walls have been (mostly) re-painted! I do need to add things like windowframes around the window, and the new doorway behind Petra above. But the majority of the work is done. We’re both really happy with the tiles – they look fantastic! I designed them myself, based on the geometric way Islamic…… Continue reading Tea at Yaz’s Updates
Project Roundup
Something I like to do with my self-drafted patterns is to give them a name and a pattern pouch; so, with the completion of my second self-drafted skirt, it is officially the Frances skirt. I also made a little booklet with the instructions to go with it, so I don’t have to find the magazine…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Gingham Skirt (Dark Version)
The temperature gauge is at 32C (89F)…. going outside blinds those without sunglasses…. it’s officially skirt weather. And here’s one I finished last week! This is my second self-drafted skirt (my first one is here), using the same pattern with the fabulous elastic-at-the-back waistband. The fabric is a very lightweight cotton, which I found online…… Continue reading Gingham Skirt (Dark Version)
My Life in Miniature 