a simpler, maker's life
It's a frustrating bitch of a thing. I'm talking about my weight. To be more specific... my apparent inability to lose it. I don't eat anything with sugar in it, I don't eat any grains, not even rice or quinoa or buckwheat or any of those "OK" grains, except once in a blue moon - like maybe once a …
[Read more...] about Completed :: Tessuti Eva Dress – à la Downton Abbey perhaps?
I really did hope to get this post out on Sunday, but it's been a little extra busy round at my house. I also don't know how inspired my blogging content is right now. I'm pretty exhausted, and my brain is a little fried. I'm counting on my lovely photos of my daughter to save the day, and I do want …
[Read more...] about Completed :: By Hand London | Anna dress for Gita
My cousin's daughter is getting married on Cup weekend in Melbourne. The ceremony will be in town, with a reception out in the Mornington Peninsula at one of the wineries. Should be beautiful. I used up my "The Fabric Store" coupon from The Craft Sessions on a beautiful piece of silk crepe de chine, …
Yep, well, things didn't turn out quite as I had hoped. I haven't gotten to start my Lady Skater dress yet, and not only that, but I've not been able to do anything crafty for a few months now. Hence, no blog post for weeks and weeks! I developed symptoms of a genetic eye condition I've just …
Well there's nothing like throwing your hat over the wall to bring you back down to earth! I've just signed up for Me-Made-May'14! Here's what I've pledged... I, Helene from 25reasons.net, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '14. I endeavour to wear at least two me-made items each week for the …
Are you loving the Archers that are showing up around the traps for Archer Appreciation Month? Just in case you don't know what I'm talking about, you can read all the details on Rochelle's blog over at Lucky Lucille, or on Erin's Miss Crayola Creepy blog, or of course, on Jen's Grainline Studio …
[Read more...] about Grainline Studio Archer Shirt in Alexander Henry Voile & Liberty Tana Lawn
I feel rather embarrassed that I haven't posted since before I attended The Craft Sessions - over two months ago! I'd fully intended to write all about it immediately after the weekend, to share with you just how amazing it was. But I want to share my Grainline Studio Archer shirts I've made first, …
[Read more...] about Grainline Studio Archer Shirt in Marc Jacobs Plaid Voile
Please note - this post is very heavily image-loaded, I just couldn't stop clicking my camera button! And then I couldn't bring myself to leave any of these pictures out, so forgive me, I'm just a little besotted with this one! It's only taken me a whole year to sew on the binding, and I've …
[Read more...] about Curious Nature Quilt for Moshe – finished!
Och, I'll be so happy when this wretched flu is done! I'm so over it! Today is Day 16, and I still have a scratchy voice and revolting cough, and I'm still so tired. I'd decided that I really should make the effort yesterday afternoon to go to my brother-in-law's 60th birthday party, but after the …