I have three Big Projects I’m working on at the moment – first one is my patchwork pants, which I have made quite a bit of progress on. All the above bundles of squares have been assembled (thanks, long weekends)…. ….and I’ve finished quilting all four panels for one pair just this afternoon. I am…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Month: April 2025
Away With Boring White Socks
What is one to do when one is faced with boring white work socks and a four-day weekend? Dye them bright colours, of course! It’s nice and sunny, so they dried in about a day or so. The spray bottle was to dampen the socks, so the dye would take. A good iron to set…… Continue reading Away With Boring White Socks
Unkillable Houseplants
Final stages of assembly…. ….and complete! This is the crocheted ivy plant pattern by Pippa Patterns on Etsy. I wanted to make it as a housewarming gift for a friend who has moved into her first home. This plant is made of three vines, which go through holes in this circular piece of cardboard I…… Continue reading Unkillable Houseplants
Binder Dividers
So I have this binder that I use for storing about half to two-thirds of my sewing patterns. I’ve put some dividers in, just made of cereal box cardboard, to divide the patterns into three sections for easier locating. Plain cardboard is a bit bland, though. And you get advertising on the back. So I…… Continue reading Binder Dividers
My Life in Miniature 