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
Tag: Life-size Makes
Anything I make that’s life-sized, or not doll-scaled.
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)
Wrist Pincushion
Since I made my little blue pattern weights, I’ve wanted to make myself some more sewing kit in shades of blue. A wrist pincushion is something that I’ve thought would be useful for a while, so that was naturally the next project! I found the button template in an old sewing book of mine, and…… Continue reading Wrist Pincushion
Winter Knitwear
I’ve done quite a lot of crochet in my time, but I’ve never made a garment. Before now, that is! This tunic pattern came from Simply Sewing #146, and it was pretty simple. Only two panels, and some very nice textural stitches. I’ve used wool yarn here, for maximum natural fibre warmth. I plan to…… Continue reading Winter Knitwear
Op-Shop Upcycle #2
Managed to finish my second upcycled shirt this weekend! This is the before…. ….and after. This shirt is made from lighter fabric than the first one, handy for the warmer winter days. Same as last time, I removed the collar, sewed the front plackets shut, and shortened the sleeves. I also made the cuffs shorter,…… Continue reading Op-Shop Upcycle #2
Blue Coaster
Do you ever feel the need, upon acquiring new furniture, to make something to use with it so it becomes part of your space? Might just be something I do. Either way, the house has a new side table, so I decided to make a coaster to use on the table. Of course, I used…… Continue reading Blue Coaster
Op-Shop Upcycle
A few weeks ago, I purchased four button-down shirts on an op-shopping (or thrifting) trip, with the intention of modifying them for lounging around the house in winter. This is the first shirt – it’s a nice fleecy cotton, so is nice and warm. I finished modifying it this weekend! To modify it, I took…… Continue reading Op-Shop Upcycle
Updated Headband Pattern
For the first time since I wrote it four years ago, I’ve updated my first published crochet pattern! The pattern is for this simple headband: I took new photos (including this one above) and updated some of the notes. Hopefully they are now clearer for the first-time crocheter. You can find the link on this…… Continue reading Updated Headband Pattern
Little Blue Pattern Weights
Remember how last post I was talking about making myself some sewing supplies? Well, I finished the pattern weights! And I made them a home! This is the first zipper pouch I’ve made. But first! The weights. These are all fabrics from my stash, and I chose six lighter blues and six darker blues for…… Continue reading Little Blue Pattern Weights
My Life in Miniature 