This summer is turning out to be one of the most variable (in weather terms, that is) that I can remember. Yesterday I was on Grandma Daycare duties and I took Freddie into Wells to post the latest kit orders. It was such a hot afternoon that we treated ourselves to ice cream (one tub and two … [Read more...]
Christmas in July, the August Magazine and Giveaway Winner!
Goodness ... so many things I need to include in this post! I've had a particularly busy few days putting the finishing touches to the August Magazine and I'm delighted to say it's now all safely uploaded (always a bit of a stressful time) ready to send to subscribers on Thursday. You can find out … [Read more...]
Tips for using faux fur for softie making
I'm still feeling super-excited about participating in Sew a Softie Month, and if you haven't entered our giveaway yet, you still have a little time left to do so .... just CLICK HERE to visit the blog post and just leave a comment to enter. Meanwhile, I thought I'd share a few tips on successfully … [Read more...]
Sew a Softie: Flora the Elephant and Pin Cushion Mice – kit giveaway
One of my favourite things to do when I've plenty of time to sit and concentrate is to work on a new softie pattern. I love working out shapes, and am fascinated by how only small tweaks to different pieces can make such a difference to the look of the finished design. Below is just a small … [Read more...]
