I wanted to join in with Sew Grateful week but talked myself out of it. What a total lemon right?! OF COURSE I’m grateful for the awesome sewing community that spurs me on, celebrates with me, kicks me in the butt when I’m slacking and offers wonderful advice and support, all with such good humour …
Being creative… in one way or another
I’ve been hit with a case of February blues (hey, I just invented it, leave me alone). I’ve finally recovered from my mystery virus that lasted most of January, but I don’t feel fully up to speed yet. Part of my problem is that I just can’t say no to after work plans. I feel …
P-P-P-PINNING POWER!
For the record I am not, and never will be, a Scrappy-Do fan. He may have been the thing that killed the cartoon in the hearts of children all around the world. In fact I’m not sure I know anyone who actually liked that annoying pup. But the alliteration was calling to me. Pinterest!! I …
How a magnetic little thingumy took the sewing world by storm…
There’s nothing like a bit of international post to brighten up the day! This lovely item comes from Australia. One of my favourite countries! I was lucky enough to win a giveaway hosted by Sew Well (yes THAT OTHER Amy, of Burda Style and Mood Sewing Network fame!). She teamed up with Hollie (the inventor …
Happy New Year!
I’ve written this blog post about five times now. I’m both scared and excited to think about what 2013 will bring and my brain is racing at a mile a minute. Unavoidable changes are heading my way and I’m trying to figure out how to roll with them. I’m not going to start waffling on …
Recap of 2012 (part two)
Now it’s time for some naval-gazing to review my year with reflections, inspirations and goals Reflections My second year of sewing didn’t go too badly. I started blogging; kickstarted by participating in Me Made May. I worked on key skills like neatness and calm efficiency; mostly helped by my buying a serger which has made a …