This post contains affiliate links. One of the things I love to do is make my own clothes, especially making them from my own designs. There is nothing like trotting off out in an outfit that I've made myself. I like knowing that nobody else will be wearing the same as me, and I don't care if people think I'm mad/ too old to be wearing a pink tutu with pink tights and pink shoes, or if I've escaped from a 50s themed tea party. We're ... Read the Post...
Things To Make And Do In The Autumn
If you've been here before, you'll probably know that I love autumn. I actually have a hard time choosing between the seasons! Lots of people like the summer best. It's nice not having to wear a coat and people's gardens smell nice and you can go to the seaside, but there's a lot to be said for coming home as it's getting dark, putting the lamps on and lighting the fire. Here in England, warm sunny weather often persists into September. ... Read the Post...
Appliqued Tote Bag For National Sewing Month
Every September, All Free Sewing host National Sewing Month. This involves lots of sewing tutorials and a giveaway. This year they are giving away a Handi Quilter sewing machine. Unfortunately you have to live in the USA or Canada to enter. The information about it is here. I was very pleased to be asked to contribute to National Sewing Month again, and this time my contribution is a tutorial for an appliqued tote bag. Tote bags are so ... Read the Post...
Autumn Granny Square Pattern
Out of all the seasons, I think I like autumn the most, although I have a hard time choosing my favourite! There's definitely something to be said for cooler days, crisp air and golden sunshine. In England, our autumns are not as beautiful as they are in North America or in parts of Europe, but I love them anyway. So with September swinging round again, I had an overwhelming desire to make something autumnal. I have a couple of blankets on ... Read the Post...