“When did you last buy a new garment?” Mmmm! Does my tee shirt count? I did not actually buy it myself - it was a gift at Christmas. “And how many of you buy new outfits every season?” That was a … [Read more...]
Taking Stock
Autumn Equinox: three quarters of the way through the year and six months into “Lockdown”. Time to take stock. So much has changed: my freedom to come and go as I please has been curtailed by concerns … [Read more...]
Festival of Patchwork and Quilts
What does the word “quilt” mean to you? As child I always thought that “quilt” was synonymous with “eiderdown”, the thick padded cover that I had on my bed. Then there are thick padded winter … [Read more...]
Knitting and Stitching Show Part One
Not a knitting fan? Not a stitcher? It does not matter, the annual autumn Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace is well worth a visit just to marvel at the talents of today’s textile … [Read more...]
Sewing your own clothes.
Have you ever sewn clothes for yourself or your family to wear? Do you still sew? So often when the conversation turns to sewing I hear the comment, "Oh! I can't even sew on a button." I suspect it … [Read more...]