The Dress Like Frida Sewalong Week 1
My last post got a fantastic response – over 25 comments, and many of you have signed up to the Sewalong. A sewalong, for those who haven’t had a go before, is an opportunity for a group of people to … Continued
My next knitting projects
While I am engaged in making a small wardrobe of clothes for my son Gus I will still want to make a few things for myself, but there is no pressure. Some will be sewn, of course. I am not … Continued
The Knitting & Stitching Show – round up of interesting resources and links
Today, Saturday and Sunday – if you are in London – or nearby – you could go to the Annual Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. I went yesterday, and I had fun. I found it interesting and stimulating, … Continued
#BurberryMakersHouse
We went to an exhibition this week, and by the time you read this it will be over. Nevertheless it was interesting and I hope I can draw some points out. The first is that taking a day off work, … Continued
Are you a Hoarder?
I don’t know if it is the start of spring (well in the UK at least) but lots of bloggers are getting just a bit introspective. Why do we keep buying fabric and patterns when we already have enough? First up … Continued
Botticelli Reimagined at V&A
As a birthday treat we went to see the Botticelli exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum. Botticelli’s (1445-1510) most famous work – the birth of Venus – is so well known that in the exhibition there are photographs of two young … Continued
My Christmas present to myself
I am not a big one for Christmas presents, but on Christmas day I will be opening gifts with my husband and mother. The children and grandchildren will be with their Dad/Grandpa so this will not be a “family” Christmas … Continued
Inspiration – how do you come up with your ideas?
Years ago I signed up for a two year part time fashion course. Early on, one of the tutors – Mrs Tregelles – set us a task. “Design a T shirt” in 30 minutes. We were given a piece of paper … Continued
Sewing with a Plan 2016 0.2
The rules for this year’s Sewing with a Plan challenge are up! I am in. Are you? This is a six month plan for sewing – two months of planning and preparing and four months of actually sewing between nine … Continued
Jean Michel Basquiat Exhibition
I may have mentioned how I am entranced by the art work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. We recently went to Spain to see a major exhibition, Now is the Time. Jean Michel died prematurely, sadly under the influence of drugs. He … Continued