Hmmmm, I wonder; what could’ve been the inspiration behind my new socks. Could it be… cherry blossom?? Yes I totally have pink on the brain right now… apologies for my current obsession, though I have to admit that actually I…
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fabric and yarn shopping in Japan, another guide
So this is my third fabric shopping guide for Japan?! because every time we go I discover wonderful, new-to-me fabric and wool stores. Japan has a truly impressive abundance of the most amazing stores for sewing and knitting related shopping,…
a cheerful dress
New dress! And, how gorgeous is this cheerfully splashy fabric?!!! Ohmigosh, but I love it so much! You cannot possibly be sad whilst wearing this stuff. The very instant I saw it I was just like, YES. MUST HAVE. SO!…
jasika blazer
Remember in my 2018 end of year round-up I mentioned briefly I had made a Big Thing? Well this is it! A tailored blazer… this is the Jasika blazer, the newest design by Heather of Closet Case patterns. Well, what…
lilac sandals
I’ve made some new shoes!! the easy way… by doing a workshop! 😉 Lisa of the Shoe Camaraderie came back to Perth to host more shoemaking days, which of course is rather wonderful news for an avid shoe-lover/maker like me!!…
box of socks, January edition
It’s completely bizarre to be donning a pair of socks on a stifling hot day of 35C, which indeedy yes it is today, but I absolutely must! since I promised myself I’d knit a pair of socks for each month…
a celestial dress, and some other things
So, I made a dress… or something?! I’m not 100% sure about this one. Is it a dress? or a nightie? or maybe a choirboy/celestial angel robe? The jury is out! One thing I am sure of is that it’s…
unicorn
So I’m knee deep in wedding-dress biz, which I LOVE, of course! but I took a little time out just to make something fripperous and frivolous and quick and easy, just for me. Think of this as like a tiny serve of…