The obligatory post-holiday post

I don't usually indulge in post-holiday posts (apart from when I'm shamelessly gloating about fabric

150+ followers giveaway: winner announced!

Hi friends, Just a quickie this morning to announce that the winner of my latest giveaway is...Debi

Vintage Life magazine

I must apologise first for the lack of actual sewing on my part lately, but I promise to get back to

150+ followers giveaway

Hi friends! I'm still busy sunning myself, but I always planned to host a giveaway when I reached 150

I want to close my gaps!

So, I’m on holiday again – this time in gorgeous Portugal – but even whilst sunning myself I have sewing

Pillowcase Dresses

Inspired by Handmade Jane's delightful versions, I too decided to contribute to the Pillowcase Dress

Simplicity 1461: muslin in progress

Firstly, I wanted to thank all of you who responded to my last post - you gave me some truly priceless

Taking stock at the half-year mark

**LONG POST ALERT** Because we’re already halfway through 2011 and because the only sewing I’ve done