Juki Juki Juki!
Eunice writes: I need your recommendations to decide on upgrading my sewing machine. I have a Brother BC2100 now and I am looking to buy a machine that can work with tricky and heavy fabrics and give a more professional … Continued
Kondo 0.8 – The handbag question
I have been writing about the Japanese writer, Marie Kondo‘s approach to tidying up your life. Then I got an email from a reader. I’m so pleased you blogged about it. I genuinely feel like it is changing my life. … Continued
Kondo 0.7 – where I tackle my sewing patterns
The problem as it presents itself I knew this was going to be difficult. I have lots of patterns – over 100, and then maybe 40 self drafted ones too. Some are old and “valuable”, some are new and never … Continued
The story of my pincushions
I have three pin cushions. All of them have beauty and sentimental meaning. Tapestry pin cushion The first is a tapestry pin cushion made by my mother. I like it as it quite big and you can always find it. … Continued
Kondo 0.6 – finalising my sewing quarter
This weekend I finished my sewing area in our living room. This included quite a lot of discarding, but I also made some changes. UFOs (or Unfinished objects) I honestly believed I don’t do UFOs. My clarity on what I … Continued
What did I say I would do?
I have a page called Ideas for projects. I set it up a year ago hoping that if I listed what I wanted to do it might focus my attention. Furthermore I planned to use the cute strikethrough feature provided by WordPress … Continued
The 30 piece wardrobe – is it feasible?
I wondered if it were possible to create a wardrobe with just 30 items, especially in a wet and chilly environment. I have chosen a sub-set of my existing wardrobe to meet the criteria – just 30 items including shoes … Continued
Kondo 0.5 Tackling “The Stash”
I hate calling it a “stash” – a word I absolutely associate with drugs. In fact I don’t use the S word. The fabrics I have bought and accumulated in my cupboard are my raw materials, my inspiration, my hobby … Continued
My personal sewing plan
Previously I wrote about my sewing plans for the rest of the year. I considered Wendy Mak’s 30 piece wardrobe plan. Before I set out my own thinking I also had a look at what Dr Elizabeth (ejvc on Artisan’s Square) … Continued
Kondo 0.4 – Doing the bathroom
If you are a strict Kondoite you will realise this is not correct. Having sorted my clothes, I should be doing books next. I don’t have many and those I have are part of my sewing hobby so will be … Continued
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