Trying Out Watercolour Painting

As most of us have had a lot of extra time on our hands, what with lockdown and all … I’ve decided to try out a couple of new ‘hobbies’! The first one being watercolour painting … I’ve never been a lover of painting to be honest … art was never my favourite class at

Cricut Joy is Here!

So just before we all went into lockdown made a very naughty purchase … the Cricut Joy! I’ve had my eye on a Cricut for ages but resisted as it was such a lot of money. But then they released their new machine ‘Joy’ which was much cheaper (still a lot of money but a

Bertha Cardigan(s)

As soon as I saw the new Tilly and The Buttons’ Make It Simple book I knew I needed to make the Bertha Cardigan! I love the unusual shape and giant pockets – because every garment needs pockets! And I’m a sucker for a cosy cardi so I couldn’t resist… When we visited The Stitch

Sewing Plans

It’s been a couple of weeks since I popped up a new blog post but with a busy week at work and then everything else happening at the moment in the world (which I’m not dwelling on as too much is getting into my brain and stressing me out at the moment!) it’s just been

A Day At The Stitch Festival

On Sunday I went to The Stitch Festival held at Business Design Centre in Islington after winning tickets from @ooobop on Instagram ! I spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday constantly watching everyone Instagram stories and feeling so jealous. I was so excited to see all the wonderful businesses and maybe make a few cheeky fabric

My Indigo Dress

You’ll start to learn that I’m a massive Tilly and the Buttons fan … I love their patterns and when the Indigo dress was released I was so excited! Gathered waist dresses always draw my attention and the interesting features of the Indigo made it just that little bit different. I bought the pattern straight

My Handmade Coat !

Last autumn I decided I needed a new winter coat … I bought a snuggly rust orange puffa coat which I have lived in ever since. However there have been a few occasions when I really needed a smarter coat that is still warm but just looks that bit classier. So I tried on a

Mindful Doodle Embroidery

I was going to wait to do this blog until I had created a few more pieces but I thought why not post one now and then a progress one later on !I love sewing – obviously – but I hardly ever sew if I’m not at the machine. And like many I struggle to

My favourite pattern of 2019

Last year was most definitely a year of ruffles in my wardrobe (and let’s be honest it’s going to continue in 2020!). I think I first saw the Mira dress by Fibre Mood on Instagram, I remember seeing Self Assembly Required’s beautiful version and knew it was one I needed to make !So I headed