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Colette Moneta Dress aka more John Kaldor love

Hello everyone! One Moneta Two Monetas Three Monetas Four Monetas Five! Ok SO I may really like this pattern. Hence I will skip the pleasantries which you can read about here... Read More
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Simplicity 2451 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello, Following on from my previous post on the bat sleeve dress – I used the scrap fabric to make a short skirt. The fabric is a nice medium weight... Read More
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More Ottobre Kids Design Dresses 04/2014 Issue

Hello everyone, I have made more dresses from Ottobre Design Kids 04/2014 issue. It’s the sweater dress here.  This will be the third time I have made this pattern, <link here for earlier... Read More
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Burda Lydia T shirt Pattern Review

I made this Lydia T-shirt – it was one of the first downloadable products I ever bought. Its only 79p so it’s a good deal. I cut the size 38 which... Read More
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KnitWeek2016 Pt7: Reflections and plans…

Hello again, Here is my final KNITWEEK2016 post. I wanted to wrap up by reflecting a little and sharing my thoughts. Its incredible to think that I finished all 5... Read More
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KNITWEEK2016 Pt 6: Owls by Kate Davies

Hello again, This is an epic post for me because I actually started this project in October 2014! It took me 2 years to finish it! Some background: Owls is... Read More
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KNITWEEK2016 Pt 5 Marion by Andi Satterlund

Hello chums, Welcome back to my KnitWeek2016 series of posts. Part 5 is my Marion cardigan in mustard.  First I want to say thank you so much for all the... Read More
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KNITWEEK2016 Pt 4 : Miette Cardigan by Andi Sutterlund

Hello, On to my fourth knitted garment. Its another Andi Sutterlund pattern called Miette Cardigan. Miette is a free pattern download available on Ravelry. It is a cropped cardigan with 3/4... Read More
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Knitweek2016 Pt 3 Antler Cardigan by Tincan Knits

In which the Antler Cardigan makes a debut...... Read More
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KnitWeek2016 Pt 2 Chuck Sweater by Andi Sutterlund

In which my purple Chuck sweater makes an appearance... Read More
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KnitWeek2016 Pt 1 : Organising the Yarns, Supplies & Patterns

In which I share how to organise yarn - my style.... Read More
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Ottobre Kids Design 01/2014 : Funny Faces Dresses and T shirt

Hello again, I made some more dresses for my little people. In particulr my twins. I bought the cotton jersey from B&M Fabrics in Leeds. For the pattern I used... Read More
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Sewing Plans…..sort of…ish….

Hello again, So I have been mulling a bit on my sewing plans. This last week with the sewing goddeses smiling upon me has meant I have been doing what... Read More
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Autumnwatch

Hello chums! I interrupt your regular broadcasting to take a walk through the last vestiges of colour in my autumn garden. I started off just puttering around the garden then... Read More
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The Lilian Dress by Pattern Review

Hello everyone, I am super excited to share this post with you as part of a blog tour for the newly released Lilian Top from Pattern Review. When Deepika reached... Read More
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Burda 4/2016 #107 Pattern Review

In which I share my last summer 2017 make......... Read More
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Good things come in threes: A trio of Anna Dresses By Hand London Pt 3

Hello again everyone, Phew ! Its Part 3 of my BHL Anna dress blog arc. Part 1 is here and Part 2 here. This final dress was made in a... Read More
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By Hand London Anna Dress Review Pt 2

In which the second Anna dress is revealed........ Read More
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Good things come in threes: A trio of Anna Dresses By Hand London Pt 1

Hello again, One of my winnings from Indie Pattern Month 2016 was an Anna Dress pattern from BHL. This is a pattern I have coveted for some time. So when... Read More

Ramblings etc..

Remember in my last Ramblings post I  mentioned our first camping trip?  Well …it rained and rained, and then some more rain even when we were packing up the tent.... Read More
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