Finding models
As you may know I am at the stage of illustrating my book, Making Life more Beautiful, with photographs I have taken myself. It is turning out to be a great adventure, but not one without its challenges. When asked … Continued
SWAP #11 – Silk Evening Skirt
For Sewing with a Plan this year I only have two items left to make – the light grey skirt and jacket. As I am putting off the jacket as the most time-consuming item, I had to tackle the skirt. … Continued
Another Man Jumper
I mentioned I was trying to knit a jumper for my husband Nick, having practised on my son Gus. Here are the issues with knitting for men Much bigger bodies Need more yarn and time to complete Men’s bodies are … Continued
SWAP #10 Painted silk sleeveless blouse
In terms of SWAP I think I am now on item 7! After this blouse I still have to make (by the grey silk skirt, grey jacket and westwood skirt. I will be adding a RTW or a previously made … Continued
Photography project – backgrounds
The first term of photography is over. Next term, we move to our “major project”. My major project is to produce 50 images for Making Life more Beautiful (my book). Last week we had to produce our proposal. The tutor … Continued
Making Log Cabin Mittens (Karen Templer pattern)
One of my favourite blogs, as I mentioned on Saturday, is Fringe Association, and I liked the look of these mittens. They are based on a log cabin patchwork design. I discovered this method when I did my quilting class. … Continued
SWAP #8 – Bermuda shorts
I watched the Versace American True Crime documentary last night, by the same people who did the People v OJ (which I l also oved). True Crime is my guilty secret! According to the film both Gianni and Donatella were … Continued
More photography homework
I know not everyone is interested in my photography learning, let alone my homework assignments, so feel free to skip along… The homework brief, was ten photographs that tell a story. I could have done the story of making a … Continued
My top ten blogs
I have been meaning to write this post for years! Sewing, and related, blogs have helped me, sustained me, amused me, and encouraged me over the past few years and I am so grateful they exist. While I follow around … Continued
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