Category Archives: Gifts and Sewing Galore
Productive holidays ……
Only a bit over a week, and then its back to the daily grindstone for me. I am enjoying the holidays, but tiny part of me is getting teensy weensy bit bored. If I could eat chocolate, I would have … Continue reading
JaM – Step away from Your Sewing Machine
I’m joining Jody’s JaM meme. This week, in her words: I’m inviting you to step away from your sewing machine and take a photo… now. No thought, No styling, – a candid look at your creative space & the means … Continue reading
Xmas Roundup 2011
Now that xmas is over and done with, presents have been given, puzzled over, explained, and then appreciated …… its time for me to list. I am quite happy with my efforts this year. Travelling to Qld for xmas was … Continue reading
Pink Wallet
This was yesterday’s production. The colours immediately announce that I made it for myself, but overall I am not that enamoured with the finished product. It doesn’t have enough card slots, and they are a bit wonky, and I should … Continue reading
The weekend’s work
This weekend has been a “finish stuff I started” weekend ….. although I did do a few more items too. Now if I could just get my act into gear, and finish the top for myself, then my jobs would … Continue reading
My sewing for the month
This last month or so, has been a month for making baby things. Years ago, I had finished my baby making years, and my body refused to let me have any more. So I gave away all my baby patterns. … Continue reading
Does sewing save money?
A “non-crafty” friend once told me that because I invest in the materials and machinery, that actually sewing clothing and gifts is not all that economical. And certainly when it comes to everyday clothing for the husband or children, she … Continue reading
Weekend sewing …..
I was sick over the weekend, but I still managed to complete some sewing, which is good, because I was feeling I was getting behind. The gift set for a preggy friend is done thank goodness, and I am so … Continue reading
Wallet and shopping bag
This was a gift for my Mother In Law ……. she’s crazy about purple, and adores the bold colours inside. I like making these, but if I want to get any of my other projects done, I have got to … Continue reading