Would you like to take a walk around the neighbourhood with us? I’ll take my camera and snap a few pics along the way. 🙂 Samson is in charge. Which way shall we go today? Right or left? Samson chooses to turn right. Here we go! The water is high this year…there’s no more beach… Continue reading Going for a Walk
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Skirts from Shirts!
Whilst rummaging around in a box the other day, I found some shirts that I had purchased at the Sally Ann in Whitehorse a couple of years ago. I have a vague recollection of plans to cut them up and use them in a quilt. They were both men sizes 2XL. “Hummmmm” I thought to… Continue reading Skirts from Shirts!
Grandmother’s Flower Garden: a hexagon quilt update
My grandmother’s flower garden quilt is still growing… She’s up to (approximately) 65 x 40. The bigger she gets, the slower she grows. I don’t know how much bigger I will go…I am nearly out of the cream background. How’s your garden growing?
Vintage Sewing Machine: Brother Festival 451
Look what came home with me yesterday! Quick, give me some air – I’m hyperventilating! Isn’t she pretty? Squeeeee!!!!! This is a vintage Brother Festival 451 in watermelon pink. I haven’t been able to get the machine out of it’s cabinet to find the serial number yet, but I Googled it and here’s what I… Continue reading Vintage Sewing Machine: Brother Festival 451
Dear Maya Angelou
Dear Madame Angelou, I was so sad to hear of your passing this morning. Perhaps your physical presence has moved on, but your influence will be with me forever. The words of your poem, Phenomenal Woman, influence who I am every time I read them. Thank you for teaching me how powerful I can be… Continue reading Dear Maya Angelou
Flirting the Issue!
I made a skirt today! This is the Flirting the Issue skirt by Anna Maria Horner. You can find the free pattern here! You can wear it with a belt or by itself. I’ve made a sash with the left overs. I’ve been wanting to sew some of my own clothing, and making a couple… Continue reading Flirting the Issue!