Author Archives: Dani
Connections, beauty and indulgence
AKA ….. why do I NEED a vintage sewing machine! Connections …… Do you have treasures from your childhood? Â Special things that have meaning, help you relive the love you felt, and trigger memories of small but significant moments? Â I … Continue reading
A little something for me ……
Yes I know, its hard to believe, but sometimes I get stuff for me. These were my birthday presents ready for me to open this morning. A lovely leather glasses case, some quilting fabrics to make cushion covers for the … Continue reading
A doll for my sister ……… welcome back Annie
This doll is my sister’s, something from her childhood, that has survived the many family dislocations, and house moves that happened through her childhood. Like most childhood toys, this poor doll has suffered for her art. Bald, naked, face and … Continue reading
Purging a Wardrobe
This is difficult for me……. really difficult. A childhood of poverty and perpetual “hand me downs” means that I am used to wearing clothing that is ill-fitting, not liked, and close to falling to pieces. When I buy clothes, I … Continue reading
Refashioning a skirt
A favourite store for me is Autograph …. most of the clothing is a bit sacklike, but for some reason I have nothing but good luck with their skirts, pants and jeans. They are still baggy around the thighs a … Continue reading
The Great British Sewing Bee
Woohoo, a sewing programme! Â Whoda thunk it? Mind you, its only in Britain, and only through youtube do us Aussies get to see it, but still its there. Â And what great viewing! Â Don’t get me wrong, this is not … Continue reading
Secrets …….. ssshhhhhhh!
When my children were much younger, they were both very similar in their thought processes. Â While most kids would just accept the presence of secrets in their lives, my kids would argue the point, accuse me of lying, and generally … Continue reading
Recovery – 1 month post surgery
Well as promised a post about my recovery.  Its been a little bit over 4 weeks since my surgery.  The difficulties of the first few weeks are past, but there are still difficulties to struggle with. Lifting is still a problem, … Continue reading
Giving is fun ….. for me and the receiver
After a childhood of unhappy parents who were never pleased with anything I did or said, never living up to expectations, never being pretty enough/accomplished enough/sporty enough to be worthy of praise ….. I know that I crave acceptance and … Continue reading
10 Minute Blocks Tutorial
I came across this great youtube video, called 10 minute blocks, and it suckered me into the quilting world. here is a 1 page pdf, that shows the steps. Â Hopefully it helps. 10 Minute Blocks – tute
