I started my blog back in 2005 and since then have used it to post about my hobbies and life. I quite like reading back through it and seeing how my interests have changed. When I started blogging I would record progress with my family history research but one day I discovered sewing and crafty…
Tag: sewing
Vintage child’s sewing machine
This weeks’ bargain was purchased to complement my collection of vintage sewing supplies. This is a child’s sewing machine made by the Morthan Company of Dorset, England, 1957. Apparently in this year Vulcan registered a patent for it’s famous trio of TSMs: the Minor, the Junior and the free arm Senior, all in cast aluminium….
International Craft Swap
I’m excited as I’ve signed up for an International Craft Swap, hosted by Zoe to keep my crafting mojo going. The ‘rules’ are simple – there isn’t a price limit, or a time limit, to what you make. Make it with love and they will love it. Be as generous as you can, the point…
A Monthly Make – March
This months’ effort was made for a swap to make a Mug Rug. If you haven’t heard of these before they’re basically a small quilt which you can use for your tea and biscuits. They’re a great project if you’re new to quilting and can be completed in under an hour. I used this great…
Vintage child’s chair
I’m enjoying the opportunity to share some of my favourite vintage finds with you all. I’ve had this vintage child’s chair for a while. I picked it up at a flea market on the Isle of Wight ages ago. However I just got it out as Edward is the right height to sit on it….
I’m having the time of my life!
The last few weeks have been busy which is what I need to take my mind off my imminent return to work. Maternity leave is a a wonderful bubble and I’m glad I discovered the world of parent bloggers to help keep me company. A couple of weeks ago I went to work to discuss…
Day Zero – Month Four (February)
Eek, just where is the time going?! I’ve managed to tick a few things off my list over the last few weeks. I have participated in a couple of fun swaps Finished Edward’s dinosaur blanket for his first birthday Started driving lessons and I’m actually enjoying them so who knows, I might even actually book…
Another scrappy swap
I’m trying to collect a range of fabrics so I don’t just have Cath Kidston fabrics. With this is mind I recently signed up for a Scrappy Fabric swap over at Very Berry Handmade. I sent off a pack of scraps to my partner Nikki (which I hope she liked) and received a little parcel…
A monthly make – february
How is it March already? I’m slightly late in posting my February monthly make but it is something rather special: a lovely dinosaur blanket for Edward’s first birthday. I found the pattern in an old issue of Sew Hip magazine and used a vintage blanket and Amy Butler fabric. The finished blanket is slightly smaller…