Stitch This

  • Oh, come ON!!

    I have been working hard on clearing the office and creating a little stitchy heaven for me (and to show you) but it’s taking soooooooo long. Lots of other pulls on my time, some welcome (my boys, oh they’re great) some not so (I think I will throw the iron out of the window). I’m…

  • destash

     I’m having a clear out in anticipation of some type of storage for my sewing area. I yearn for ironed piles of fabric in pretty bundles. I actually have this: and that’s the nice bit. I’m fantasising  about dressers, cupboards and 1950’s larders. My ebay watch list is lengthy to say the least. It’s Mother’s…

  • Calling all female superheroes!

    It’s Elder’s 5th birthday soon and we’re having a superhero party. Did I mention that already? Anyway all the little girls (and there’s  few) are in a tizzy about what to wear – there are precious few female superheroes out there. So far we have Lava Girl, Wonderwoman, Catwoman and my favourite, Superfairy. And one…

  • Technicalities of my knitting life

    So I’ve got to pick up the stitches around the collar and sides for Little One’s jacket. It’s knit club tonight thank God so if I screw it up I can get expert help. I quite often fail on technicalities mainly because I’m so impatient. But this time I’m following my knitting bible Vogue Knitting.…

  • In the foothills

    You join us as we successfully negotiate the foothills of Mount Ironing. The team are inexperienced but determined. Wish us luck, we’re heading for the North Face.