Making Life more Beautiful
Finally I finished my knives dress. You made many helpful suggestions. I should have followed them. Especially Mrs Mole’s one of putting four darts into this dress. I didn’t take her advice. I did use red bias binding, which I … Continued
When we went to Thailand I discovered Thai Fisherman’s Trousers. Here are some pictures of the type of thing. The ones I brought back were in slightly heavier cotton, and I have worn them a lot; around the house, for … Continued
My father used to go to “night school” every week throughout my childhood. He had been a Prisoner of War in Poland, having been shot down during the Second World War. Despite this unpleasant experience he was never anti-German and … Continued
From the sublime – building a new home – to the ridiculous – a pair of worn out slippers. Have you ever seen anything like this? If so do you know where I might find the pattern? I know these … Continued
I mentioned that my husband had been making a butchers’ shop. Now he has a new project. I am beyond excited to announce that we are going to build our own home. We are currently working on the interior arrangement … Continued
Last week I set up a puzzle. I draped a tent dress with a yoke and told you that the side seam was on the selvage grain, and asked what you thought was happening at the CF. Lots of you nearly … Continued
As usual you will be reading a warm recommendation to go and see this exhibition if you can. However the display of over 200 pairs of shoes is arranged by theme, with a strong emphasis on extremes of shape and … Continued
On a recent visit to the V&A I saw this lovely, hand-stitched textile. The colours, flowers and the curious long-eared animals (one playing the guitar) really attracted my attention. Imagine the work that went into this huge wall hanging (which … Continued
I mentioned that I have been learning to drape, or model, on the stand. Now I am making a bit of progress I thought I would give an update. I mentioned I was keen to see if I could do … Continued
Did you know, that according to Ahmed, the Egyptian guide, there are 126 pyramids in Egypt? Amazing, isn’t it? Here I am (looking somewhat Princess Diana-ish) at the Great Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo. One of the few remaining “Seven … Continued
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