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...]
Knitting and Stitching Show 2017
My idea of Textile Heaven: the London Knitting and Stitching Show. I never cease to be amazed at the versatility of the current cohort of textile artist and students … [Read more...]
Tidying Sewing Boxes and Button Jars
Do you remember Grandma's button-jar? I recall spending hours playing with the buttons, sorting them into matching sets or into groups of the same colour or size. Then there was Mum's … [Read more...]
Pattern for Fish and Chip Baby Jumper and Hat
This is my modified pattern: Jumper Pattern (Knitted all in one) Using double knitting wool and No.4mm needles Cast on 44 stitches Work 18 rows in [K2, P2 rib] Work 30 rows … [Read more...]
Jumpers for “Fish and Chip” babies
At the last local WI meeting we were asked to knit jumpers for "fish and chip" babies in Malawi. Apparently some of the new mothers are so poor that their babies are wrapped in newspaper. I was a bit … [Read more...]