Filling another (so-called) must-have void in my wardrobe; the little black skirt. I do have a charcoal skirt already, that is a much worn little thing, but the classic black was missing; well, no more. I really made this about…
Month: May 2011
White Shirt Day
Showing my support for this inaugural initiative by the Ovarian Cancer Research Campaign. Wear a white shirt as a silent but visual show of support for women and their families affected. Happily with my tastes, it’s pretty easy for me…
Bracelet-sleeve jacket in raspberry
I finished my jacket for Sherry’s RTW Tailoring sew-along! Finally… Hehe, I wouldn’t blame poor Sherry for giving up on me in disgust, what with my intermittent effort thanks to pattern indecision, as well as the interruption of hiking trips…
Fishing lure jewellery
I did take a few photos while I was making the fishing lure jewellery for last weekend’s ball, and I hope this is inspirational and instructive if anyone else wishes to do the same sort of thing. This is jewellery…
Red Emperor, or Catch of the Day
The theme for this year’s Amanda Young Foundation Ball was “Nautical, but Nice” (If you have time, click on the link and view the information video on meningococcal disease. Having this knowledge could save a life…) As usual I…
Introducing Mum…
I will say straight out this amazingly beautiful ensemble is not made by me but by my Mum here. I had to put a picture of it here, because I couldn’t resist; Mum will never ever get herself a blog…
Me-Made June; a new challenge
I’ve signed to take part again in Zoe’s seasonal challenge, this time to be called Me-Made June 11. I, Carolyn of “Handmade by Carolyn”, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June ’11. I endeavour to wear as much handmade as…
My Voice!
Inspired by Tanit-Isis I have added my bit to the dialect and accent vlog that has been going around a bit over the last few months? (or longer??) While of course this has nothing to do with my usual sewing…
