Visit my Etsy shop by clicking on this icon:
Categories
-
Recent Posts
- The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine May 17, 2021
- Kansas Troubles May 10, 2021
- My map quilt May 6, 2021
- My chess board project Apr 29, 2021
- The National Garment Cutter Book of Diagrams: fabulous patterns from 1888 Apr 23, 2021
Category Archives: Equipment
More experiments with the new sewing machine
Did I mention I have a new sewing machine? Well, having done some worthy straight lines, I decided I would do something more frivolous. Rather than being completely aimless, I thought I would make a cover for my over locker. … Continue reading
The studio has plumbing!
I have a new sink in the studio! OK, so it is a newly installed sink. Up until now, the water supply in the studio has been a large jug. Any rinsing out has happened, very carefully, in the kitchen … Continue reading
Useful work, or is it playing with my new toys…
I have recently become a sewing volunteer at Sewerby Hall in Bridlington. Theoretically, we make and maintain costumes for exhibits, and for visitors (especially children) to dress up in. The house is intended to be pretty much as it was … Continue reading
A lace pillow
I found an old book about needle lace making recently. In the list of tools and equipment, it mentioned that a drum shaped lace pillow is a handy thing to have, as it allows you to support the work while … Continue reading
Look at my new quirky display idea!
I’m always on the lookout for new display ideas, especially now that Etsy allow 10 photos per listing where they used to have 5. Apart from anything else, it is another good reason to look round antique centres and charity shops. … Continue reading
The Rainbow Angel 