Vintage knits
It’s been ages since there was a knitting related post on my blog, which is ironic considering my blog title. I lost my knitting mojo after Christmas, I usually do around that time of year, I blame...
View ArticleBook Review: The Vintage Pattern Selector
Any book that covers my two favourite subjects of vintage style and clothes-making is definitely worth a mention and if it happens to also be a flippin’ good book too then that’s even better. The...
View ArticleBlack Sheep Wools
Oh dear, I’ve found another yarn shop. I’m not sure that my yarn cupboard can take the weight of finding yet another fantastic yarn shop, but maybe it can find some hidden strength from somewhere....
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part one: Exhibition Quilts
Yesterday I took the train to Birmingham to spend the day at Festival of Quilts and what a day I had! It was a long day but a full one, as not only had I planned to take plenty of time to look around...
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part two: Stalls and demonstrations
The exhibition stands, demonstration areas and classes at the Festival of Quilts give you oodles of inspiration and then you are set free to spend to your heart’s content on fabric and supplies at the...
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part three: Kaffe Fassett
The highlight of my visit to the Festival of Quilts was the Kaffe Fassett lecture on Colour. This afternoon lecture was packed full of Kaffe fans who just couldn’t wait to hear what the master of...
View ArticleMake it your own by Anna Alicia
I’ve found another book to add to the huge collection of printing, design, craft and sewing books I already own. Make it your own by Anna Alicia is a how-to book, full of 25 ‘stylish projects for your...
View ArticleTie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander
Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander gives us readers a fresh look into tie-dye projects and clothing. The easy to read how-to book gives creative ideas and tips for all the tie-dye fashionistas. The book...
View ArticleArtists Textiles Picasso to Warhol
This is just the kind of exhibition that comes up once in a blue moon and I just HAD to see it. I was planning a trip to London for a few meetings and I made it all work so that I could also take a...
View ArticleMatisse Cut Outs
I went to see the Matisse exhibition at the Tate Modern the very first chance I could get, I was there one of the first weeks and the exhibition was simply breathtaking. So there was no doubt that I...
View ArticleMay Stack
I recently started a subscription to Stack and just had my first delivery, the latest edition of Wrap magazine. I’ve never come across Wrap before but fell in love with it at first flick through....
View ArticleBook Review: The Vintage Pattern Selector
Any book that covers my two favourite subjects of vintage style and clothes-making is definitely worth a mention and if it happens to also be a flippin’ good book too then that’s even better. The...
View ArticleBlack Sheep Wools
Oh dear, I’ve found another yarn shop. I’m not sure that my yarn cupboard can take the weight of finding yet another fantastic yarn shop, but maybe it can find some hidden strength from somewhere....
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part one: Exhibition Quilts
Yesterday I took the train to Birmingham to spend the day at Festival of Quilts and what a day I had! It was a long day but a full one, as not only had I planned to take plenty of time to look around...
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part two: Stalls and demonstrations
The exhibition stands, demonstration areas and classes at the Festival of Quilts give you oodles of inspiration and then you are set free to spend to your heart’s content on fabric and supplies at the...
View ArticleFestival of Quilts, part three: Kaffe Fassett
The highlight of my visit to the Festival of Quilts was the Kaffe Fassett lecture on Colour. This afternoon lecture was packed full of Kaffe fans who just couldn’t wait to hear what the master of...
View ArticleMake it your own by Anna Alicia
I’ve found another book to add to the huge collection of printing, design, craft and sewing books I already own. Make it your own by Anna Alicia is a how-to book, full of 25 ‘stylish projects for your...
View ArticleTie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander
Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander gives us readers a fresh look into tie-dye projects and clothing. The easy to read how-to book gives creative ideas and tips for all the tie-dye fashionistas. The book...
View ArticleArtists Textiles Picasso to Warhol
This is just the kind of exhibition that comes up once in a blue moon and I just HAD to see it. I was planning a trip to London for a few meetings and I made it all work so that I could also take a...
View ArticleMatisse Cut Outs
I went to see the Matisse exhibition at the Tate Modern the very first chance I could get, I was there one of the first weeks and the exhibition was simply breathtaking. So there was no doubt that I...
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