Happy New Year! My new year has been quite restful, just two things on the go at the moment. First, three of the five embroideries I have planned for Needle & Thread are complete. I have no idea at the moment how they will be mounted on the walls, so this project is on hold…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Tag: Creative Processes
Anything that details the creative process of a project or skill.
2022 Year in Review
As I am sure you know by now, I’m not one to write books about the past year. I like to let the photos do the talking, so here we go! January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: Last year, I said I wanted to continue expanding my miniature world,…… Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
Project Roundup
First, I have finalised most of the embroidery designs for Needle & Thread’s walls; these will all be cross-stitched. I have a red banner in addition to these that does still need a design, but these four should keep me going (and the walls covered) for now. Second, I have these scraps I’ve been assembling.…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Freshly Decked Halls
Guess what? I finally made new Christmas decorations for the street! And I figured out how to hang wreaths from the shop doors. I poke a little hole just above the door (or doorframe) and stick one end of the hook into the hole, so the wire is sitting just under the outer layer of…… Continue reading Freshly Decked Halls
Upcycled Pyjamas
I have these old pyjama shorts in my wardrobe, not being worn and taking up space that could be filled with handmade clothes. Let’s make them useful by making them into a furoshiki cloth! Furoshiki cloths are usually square pieces of fabric used to transport personal posessions, or as gift wrap. Their use goes back…… Continue reading Upcycled Pyjamas
Project Roundup
First of all, the Needle & Thread front counter is in the process of receiving a makeover – the front is now covered in dark brown paper. It looks a bit plain just flat, so I’m thinking of putting some fake drawers on the front to make it more visually interesting. New balls of yarn…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Needle & Thread Darkens
There’s been a few updates in Needle & Thread. First off, I sanded back the big table to the dark wood underneath and sealed it, so now it matches all the new cabinetry. So much nicer! Second, the fabric shelves that used to be fat quarters came down (RIP)… …and the new dark wood ones…… Continue reading Needle & Thread Darkens
Upcycle Your Clothes
Remember these dungarees from nearly two years ago? Well, I eventually figured out that they were a pain to go to the bathroom in. So I chopped them in half and made the legs into pants, and the top half…. ….into a pinafore dress a few weeks ago! I re-used the tie, made the bodice…… Continue reading Upcycle Your Clothes
Nothing Boring About Plain Grey
Because my first grey waistcoat is looking a little tired, and I want more practice with shawl collars, I decided to make myself another grey waistcoat. Which I sewed the last button onto yesterday! Both the lining…. ….and the pocket linings are the same fabric – I just managed to get these out of the…… Continue reading Nothing Boring About Plain Grey
Project Roundup
I’ve started the slow process of making the furniture in Needle & Thread darker, to match the chest of drawers for the sewing patterns. These will be shelves, to go on the wall near the counter. I plan to have this fancy design painted onto the sides, so it looks nice and leafy and whimsical.…… Continue reading Project Roundup
My Life in Miniature 