Normally if one of my children brought home yet another new pet I would gently but firmly manoeuvre said pet back to where it came from. Our house already passes for a menagerie. However our new house guest is quite…
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Hiking pants
I’ve finished my new hiking pants! And I likey. These feel so so comfortable, almost good enough to sleep in, and they also feel quite tough and practical, to withstand the demands of being out in the bush. And pretty…
Lacey, sort-of Duro dress; 6 different ways
Oooh, I do enjoy doing these more than is healthy. Playing about in my wardrobe, I mean. I made this dress, a modified version of Simplicity 3745 out of white dotted swiss voile and a crocheted lace for the border…
Cargo pockets, and a lovely surprise
When I went to my letterbox yesterday inside was a most delightful surprise, this wonderful pattern from Gail of My Fabrication. Pure class and elegance, no? Thank you so much Gail!! I already know exactly what I am going to…
Autumnal shades, and a dilemma
Just been enjoying those lovely fresh autumnal days lately, feeling the sunlight warm but not harsh on the skin, breathing in that fresh crisp air. When the days are just that little bit fresher like today I get to employ…
Tim’s backpack
Today; another blast from the past… When Tim was about eighteen months old and had become a brand new older brother, I made him a backpack, using a pattern from one of those wonderful TopKids magazines (very sadly discontinued). It…
Vogue 8333, a wearable muslin
I have finally finished my muslin of Vogue 8333, a bit late for the RTW jacket sew-along, but meh. It’s done. I will wear this thing. I like it with the sleeves folded up like this, and I like the…
Customised nails
What to do, what to do… I saw this extremely yummy shade of nail varnish in the latest Vogue magazine and felt it was just the thing! Really wanted to have it… Tres beautiful, no? But the blurb described it…
