Following on from the no-sew Christmas wreath, I wanted to create something with a little height to add to the centre of the Christmas table, cue the no-sew Christmas tree. Lots of folding and pinning in this one, so I’d advise you to use a thimble! What You’ll Need Fabric (I used Stuart Hillard’s Merry…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I’m normally pretty much sorted with Christmas shopping by now, or at least I used to be. I’ve found less and less time each year as we get busier and busier. Covid meant time off work for most, but for us we saw a spike in orders…
Fantastically quick to sew, a set of these would make a lovely Christmas gift! Seriously, we’re talking a full set in less than an hour! I used different fabrics on the front and back and they can be used either way around. The size is based on the mats fitting our table either side of…
Last year I made a few folded star ornaments and a folded star wreath. The idea came as I’d been working on a folded star cushion; that being said, if you google it, I’m sure it’s already been done! That’s why I don’t tend to google things now! I see someone has already produced something…
With reference t the blog title… lots and lots, and lots of sewing! I’ve made 8 quilts so far this year, how I ever found the time I don’t know! Strained eyes at midnight trying to get to the end of one in order to start the next. I do love it though, the whole…
Since the Covid crisis began many of us have resorted to wearing a mask for protection. There are so many different styles and designs out there but I find this one fits very well with no gaps. There are so many patterns on the Internet you could be spoilt for choice. This one I downloaded…
What You’ll Need Anglaise (1m) Thread (matching) Trim (24 inches) Pins Scissors Rotary Cutter and Mat Sewing Machine
Cold, cold, cold, and getting colder! Everyone is super-busy at this time of year, getting back into the swing of things following the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This simple fleece blanket will keep you snug as a bug in a rug on those cold nights through Winter, which has yet to take a proper…
When starting this post, I was concerned that the correct term be used in the title, but I’ve always associated “Seamstress” with a woman who makes clothing. So I looked up the term(s). Sewist doesn’t appear in the OED but is a term widely used on the internet, much to the chagrin of most people…
We’ve all done it, rushed around to get the housework done because we really, really want to start that next sewing project. I work so much better and more calmly if I know there are no pending jobs around the house that will inevitably make me feel guilty for taking time out to sew instead.
