I’ve had this fabric in my stash for a little while, thinking it would lovely as a dress for Hazel. And do you know what? I was right! I tried making a fake button-closure at the front, which worked well. The buttons are very small French knots – I don’t think you can get buttons…… Continue reading Summer Gingham
Summer Remnant Sewing
I don’t usually purchase fabric impulsively, but this shirt came about from impulsively purchased fabric. It was a remnant of cotton I came across late last year when fabric shopping and I just had to bring it home. I thought there would be enough to make one of my Eadaz shirts, and there was, just!…… Continue reading Summer Remnant Sewing
Tea at Yaz’s Updates
Last time you saw Tea at Yaz’s was last year, and a few things have changed since then. First and most importantly (according to Petra) are the hanging baskets. She’s planted them all with these trailing, flowering vines, which look lovely. Obviously, there’s these two beside the counter, and there’s one on the wall beside…… Continue reading Tea at Yaz’s Updates
New Year, New Hook Roll
Contrary to what I said last post about mending things, the new year is a great time (for me, anyway) to make some new things, too. My old crochet hook roll is looking a little tired. I wanted something that my hooks would not fall out of, and something made of fabric. So, I found…… Continue reading New Year, New Hook Roll
New Year, New (Old) Clothes
First of all, Happy New Year! The week or so between Christmas and New Year is a great time to get some mending in, and I made some modifications to two items. Remember this skirt of Petra’s from 2021? When I made it, there were two problems: the waistband was too tight, and there was…… Continue reading New Year, New (Old) Clothes
2024 Year In Review
2024 ends in three days – the passage of time continues to astound me. Here we go! January: February: March: April: May: In June, I took a month off, so here is an honourary mention from July: And actual July: August: September: October: November: December: My goals last year were to renovate Tea at Yaz’s,…… Continue reading 2024 Year In Review
Christmas Refresh
I’ve had these decorative presents for a while, but they are starting to get a bit faded with time and use. Fortunately, Needle and Thread have a few bolt-ends of Christmassy fabric to use up! Looking good! “Here, pass them to me Tiff, so you don’t have to bend down,” They look good! The folds…… Continue reading Christmas Refresh
Nine Years
Just popping in really quickly to celebrate that today is this blog’s ninth birthday! I am thrilled to still be writing posts once a week, and thrilled that you all have been reading them. Thank you for reading, whether you’ve been reading for nine days or nine years! See ya! Yves
Fresh Counter & Booths
In the background of all these yarncrafts and life-sized makes, Tea at Yaz’s has been slowly chugging along. I’ve given the counter a makeover to match the rest of the interiors! It’s got matching tiles (obviously), as well as a nice dark countertop, and a new frame around the window case. The booth table has…… Continue reading Fresh Counter & Booths
My Life in Miniature 