Hello there…. a short and sweet post today about a short and sweet project. This gorgeous Boro Inspired Kinchaku bag was just exactly what I needed as a project to weave in between weekends away visiting family and long over due jobs in the house and garden. It is a non messy, user up of scraps and entirely relaxing little sewing project that produces something super pretty and super useful too.
Read MoreAs part of my drive towards sustainable living, I have been wanting to attempt this for a while. There has been loads of inspirational images popping up on instagram and in the wider media about how to look at this, but it was buying, Flora Collingwood-Norris’ amazing book ‘Visible Creative Mending, that finally launched me on my way with it.
Read MoreThis year I am resolved to find more ways to live sustainably.… ..I also have a huge stash of fabric and need to work on some more dressmaking projects and other small ideas which can help with sustainable living. One such little project has been so much fun to work on this week and I am completely thrilled with the results. Reusable (and completely gorgeous) make up remover pads.
Read MoreI’ve never really been one for scrappy quilts, which is surprising really and a little unimpressive when you look at my scrap basket which is overflowing with fabric bits just perfect for such projects. However, when I first saw this quilt on instagram, I knew it was a ‘make’ for me.
Read MoreIt starts with a denim skirt - I have probably had it over 10 years and it is a more than a bit dated. I haven’t worn it for a long time, but it found it’s way into the cupboard in my sewing room because of the embroidered band on it - I always planned to do something with it. It has been sitting there for about 4 years and last week, I was clearing and tidying my sewing stuff and I plonked it on the floor of my sewing room with a firm intention to get on with it
Read MoreMaking Embroidery Modern
