I’ve made a new dress for winter! This fabric, a sort of very roughly spun and woven silk, with some very stiffish almost stick-like pieces woven into it, was one of my Christmas presents; that I bought so the children could…
Cassie’s quilt
“Now here’s one I made earlier”… I think this is might be the next thing in my chronological documentation of my creations. And luckily another one that is still used and loved on a daily basis. I’ll have to admit…
A little bit of Lagerfeld
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…
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…
