Leaf by tiny leaf I am getting there – 121 squares to date. Pattern by Brioni Greenberg in her wonderful book: 25 Ways to Sew Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs. I had really thought that the scraps basket would be looking much emptier by now, but I think the fairies must be filling […]

Today I have finally managed to finish up my  flying geese block for Valerie for Stitch Tease for October (one day to spare – heehaw!). I’m very glad that Di pointed out that this block was for Valerie and not Jennifer…as otherwise the geese would have ended up flying well off course…. I love flying […]

I hereby declare that I will not be wearing a bikini in the near future. (Actually it’s fair to say that as I haven’t worn a bikini for many a long year anyway, that train may have left the station forever). Right now I’m actually tempted to wear a burka. Why? I am black and […]

I’ve finally got a little of my sewing mojo back. Not that there’s been a whole lot of time recently to do any awful lot, but I have at least assuaged my guilt with some bee blocks for October: Lovely cups and saucers for Di in the Sew Euro-bee-an bee, which is now finishing up. […]

A first sign of spring – finally able to peep out after being covered in snow for what seems like months and probably is. More snow and -5 are forecast for next week, but for today I’m off for a run to enjoy the blue sky and sunshine while it lasts….and will come home and […]