Author Archives: Dani
Recovering some more
17 days post surgery … just over 2 weeks. Â Its been a long couple of weeks. Â Â There have been amusing moments for sure. Lying in bed after a day at home, and I go to roll over. Â Except … Continue reading
No pictures please, I’m recovering
Actually, considering I have been through the wringers a bit, I haven’t scrubbed up too bad, but I am definitely on the “fragile” side of beauty this morning, so no photos from me. Â Last week was not a great week. … Continue reading
Monty …. facing old age
This is Monty. Monty is a Blue Roan, CockerSpaniel/Bichon Frise cross….. a classic “designer mongrel”. Â He has been hard work from the moment we got him. Â He has behaviour quirks, tends to bark too much, chews his feet when stressed, … Continue reading
I don’t quilt ……. by the great fibber
I don’t quilt ….. not that there is anything wrong with that. But, as sewing clothing gets easier for me, I am finding the world of quilting is calling out to me. A good friend, Raylee from Sunflower Quilting, is … Continue reading
PJ Top – front opening
Front opening PJ top – Simplicity 9193 – with alterations. Â Fabric – Japanese Lawn from Spotlight. Thinking about upcoming surgery has me worried, and the way I deal with worry, is to plan. Â I am a bit of an extreme … Continue reading
Work Blouse – with alterations
Style Arc – Katherine Blouse – with alterations, in Japanese Lawn, white with grey/blue paisley print. Well i finally got around to finishing this top. I made the wearable muslin for this one last year, and have worn it a … Continue reading
I’m hungry ……..
I am always hungry ……….. I have elevated levels of insulin, I know this from a blood test I had a while back. Â Among other things, it means that my appetite is stimulated. Â Its the reason why people with insulin … Continue reading
Ghost Stories …. more memories of Isabeau
I know I shouldn’t write so much about Isabeau, especially as writing about her invariably see’s me in tears. Â But still, I feel a need to document even the smallest thing about her. A friend of Tony’s has an urban … Continue reading
Distracted, but I don’t forget
Hello my darling daughter. Â I bet you thought I forgot. Â That I had finally listened to all those who say I should be “over you”, and move on. There is no doubt, that I don’t feel the same sort … Continue reading
Converting a round neckline to v-neck cross over
I am a huge fan of Ottobre patterns, and this design, #9 Violet Rose, is a firm favourite. My only quibble has been the wide, boaty round neck. Â I am wide enough as it is, I don’t need emphasis. Â And … Continue reading
