Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in Book Review on May 27th, 2008
My book club chose to read this book because of the this review - it was very glowing. The general consensus at book club was that it was a good choice; one person loved it and no one hated it – unlike a few of our other choices. Here’s a description … Eighteen-year-old Maya de Jong has [...]
Posted in Machine Embroidery, Sewing on May 25th, 2008
As P is very keen on dinosaurs and A on princesses, I decided to make them applique T-Shirts. I found the designs at Designs by Juju (I did briefly consider digitising my own designs, but as hers werre exactly what I wanted it seemed more efficient to just buy them – plus she had a buy two sets get [...]
Posted in Knitting on May 16th, 2008
I’ve been going to Woolly Lattes knitting nights. While there I work on my sock and have a bit of a chat. The ladies that pop around to help are fabulous – calm and definitely not precious. They’re all about how knitting is relaxing and how we shouldn’t get stressed about it. My sock is progressing. [...]
Posted in Book Review on May 15th, 2008
I’m a big Georgette Heyer fan. She writes regency romances (and some thrillers, but I’ve never read any of those). Her ‘regencies’ are meticulously researched and you can imagine the world of the ‘ton’ – her use of slang or cant can be a bit over the top, e.g. ‘He don’t look like a downy [...]
Posted in Book Review on May 12th, 2008
 I selected this book because it was recommended by Jane Brocket. I bought it from here (which, by the way, is a fabulous place – free postage!). This is the blurb from the back … Mrs. Lippincote’s house, with its mahogany furniture and yellowing photographs, stands as a reminder of all the certainties that have vanished [...]
Posted in miscellaneous on May 8th, 2008
I’ve started cutting out this fabric. My plan is to do something with nine patches …
Posted in miscellaneous on May 5th, 2008
I have started a pair of socks for myself based on the recipe in this book. This yarn is Jigsaw Heirloom Sock Yarn Colour 57. I have two more balls, colour 58 and colour 27. Not to mention three balls of Twilleys of Stamford Freedom Spirit 508 Senses - I plan to make more socks! I’m [...]