First up my giveaway! Let’s announce this bad boy. Random number generator has chosen….. Congratulations!! Send your postal address to me at almondrock.wordpress@gmail.com and I’ll arrange delivery. Moving on. My love affair with New Look 6808 continues. I cooked up the idea of adapting it to use buttons at the back quite a while ago …
I recently won two giveaways. I’m not bragging I promise. Though I am super chuffed!! The first was the Anise coat as mentioned in my last post. As soon as I won fear excitement made me immediately book a jacket making course! I’d mentioned previously the course was a Christmas gift I was lucky enough …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …