So, as I mentioned in yesterday’s post, we’re now living in Devon and getting to know and love our new surroundings. Today’s post is a gallery of our visit to Killerton and A La Ronde where we found ourselves surrounded by beauty inside the houses and in the glorious countryside. Both properties are National Trust and although both houses are…
…getting to know all about you! From one of my favourite films The King And I, this line sums up what things are like for us here at the moment. One of the most wonderful things about moving somewhere new is exploring. After a hectic few months finding our new house, packing up our old home and moving into our…
Phew – it’s hot! Summer has finally arrived! The sunshine seems to change everything doesn’t it? People are out strolling through the town, pubs are buzzing, blankets are out on the grass and the beach is busy! I’m going to be honest with you – it’s actually a little too hot for me – I’m not one of those people…
The last couple of weeks have been very busy, leaving little time to sew and even less to blog. My sons have moved home and we formed part of most of the removal crew, there has been a trip back to my home town in Kent and one to London to see Coldplay. I love having lots to do but…
Appliqué – from the French word appliquer – to apply or fasten. Appliqué is essentially where you fasten one piece of fabric to another – you can use a variety of different methods. Today I’m looking at raw edge appliqué and the way of doing it I’m showing you now achieves a look similar to free motion embroidery, where you drop…
It’s that time again! I’ve just signed up for another ATC swap organised by Ali over at Very Berry Handmade. This is my fifth swap and something I always enjoy taking part in. An ATC is a business card sized piece of artwork that is swapped and a chance to let your imagination run free! The standard is really high –…
We moved to our new house a couple of months ago – it’s a new build so setting up home again has been an exciting, if fairly expensive time. continue reading
I love to spend time doing appliqué – there are so many ways of doing it – I love them all. continue reading
Seedheads are often popping up in my work. Cow parsley, allium, clematis, poppies… I find as much beauty in the seedheads as I do the flowers. continue reading
