Stitch This

  • Frame it!

    So, you know I like a bargain? I wandered into my local charity emporium recently and spied an inoffensive frame. Boring but a good size. I got it home and only then realised it was a little big for the photo to I had had in mind. Look. Oops. So, I decided to HIDE the…

  • Skirting the issue

    Now you know I love a charity shop….I aslo like a charity chop and so here’s my latest rejig of a bargain buy. This was a perfectly good denin skirt with a lace panel thingy around it. Unfortunately it was way too small for me, so you know my normal solution to these problems….CHOP! a…

  • Drive on…

    So, I’ve already mentioned the Downton Abbey Swap I took part in on Ravelry.  Well, my spoilee emailed this weekend to say she has received my little shoebox all the way in Maine.  She said she likes the goodies, phew! Want to see?!!??! Look…. The basic idea was that you were knitting for your partner’s…

  • Quick as a flash!

    Here’s a very fast refashion, easy! Take a waistcoat purchased from a fab charity shop I visited today while waiting for a train after a PD appointment. You’ve got to make the most of these opportunities! so, hey presto! Some funky buttons, removal of chain store labelling and a nifty corsage (felt, scrap of fabric…

  • Quilt lovers’ delight

    I got a parcel through the post today…want to see? I warn you, if you are a quilter you’d better settle down. I’m itching to play with these babies, vintage 1940’s blocks, with original papers attached. I’ve got a few ideas already. Watch for Christmas list developments soon…enjoy! The boat is my favourite. I’m planning…