Random thoughts about household linens
Squares and rectangles of terry towelling, muslin, cotton knit, seersucker, flannelette and waffleweave. I get a lot of pleasure using, washing and folding baby items. (we use…
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Mitred Corners for Hems
Mitred corners are a neat finish and are easy to sew as there is no great wad of fabric to sew through at the corners. I’ve been on a roll with sewing up baby blankets and wraps…
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Love
Last year I made embroidered felt balls to hang on my Christmas tree. But I seem to have lost them in our move PLUS they would be a major choking hazard for our little one. So I…
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Yay for just blindly following your impulses
This top took me 5 minutes to ‘make the pattern’ (ie trace a top that I already own), cut out the fabric and sew together with my overlocker. Until today I was scared of sewing…
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Link-o-mania
First off, I’d like to congratulate my sister, Megan Collidge, on her exhibition which opened last night at Devonport Regional Gallery. It’s up until the end of October, so if you…
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Making clothes
I’ve been drafting a pattern for a pair of fitted shorts. This time I’m using a commercial pattern and trying instructions from Pattern Fitting With Confidence by Nancy Zieman.…
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Recovery
I needed a moment there to catch my breath. Infection, pain, a cold and just plain tiredness hit me at once. Thankfully, Chris’ mum and dad have been here this week and I’ve been…
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Ohh look over there - a baby!
Please let me distract you with gratuitus baby photos while I recover from this excruciating breast infection. Perhaps I should have saved this one for his 21st birthday party.…
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Linkity Link
I’ve recently enjoyed reading the blog of Renilde de Peuter (that’s a snipit of her embroidery pictured above) http://at-swim-two-birds.blogspot.com/ . She creates little…
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Skirt 4 with Embroidery
I’ve finally finished the embroidered skirt. It’s very comfortable to wear because I drafted the pattern to my own measurements PLUS it’s made from stretchy denim. I drew the…
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Reuben
18/5/02 – 22/8/09 Our sweet dog, Reuben, passed away yesterday. He was enthusiastic, mischevious, affectionate and loved his food. Last week we became very worried when Reuben…
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Pins and Needles
Last week I bought a new pin cushion (and brooch) from Karen http://karenruane.blogspot.com/ . It’s fabulous with it’s silk and it’s bobbles and it’s stitching. It arrived here…
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