Monday, 27 May 2013

Darning a Hole in a Woollen Cardigan...


I was NOT happy when I recently discovered a hole in one of my favourite, woollen garments; a Country Road cardigan. I've had this cardigan for a few years now, but good woollen garments should last a long time. I don't know if I've caught it on something or whether it's a moth hole.

Sunday, 26 May 2013

Threading Your Way ~ Home Decor ~ Link Party

Welcome to the thirty fifth edition of Threading YOUR Way with Threading My Way. Each ongoing, themed link party is steadily growing into a resource full of ideas and inspiration.
    Remember, these linkys are ongoing, so you can continue to add projects throughout the year. Add as many projects as you would like.

    Our thirty fifth linky is everything Home Decor... curtains, lounge covers, rugs, table runners, upholstery... anything made from fabric, yarn or lace inside a house. If you've already added a project to another category, but you feel it fits in here as well, feel free to add it again.

    Home Decor
    Link up any family friendly posts that you have written on Home Decor Your posts might (but don't have to) include any of the following:
    • how to's 
    • tutorials
    • photos
    • tips 
    • what you have learnt

    Saturday, 25 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    An adorable, reversible dress, added to the Dresses for Girls link party. There are now more than 300 dresses in the collection...

    Reversible, Relaxed Roller Skate Dress by Donna and Rachel, from Once Upon a Sewing Machine

    Friday, 24 May 2013

    Just a Little Addition...


    Not so long ago, I showed you my latest dress for Dress A Girl Around the World... a simple t-shirt dress. I loved the fabric, but I wasn't happy with how wide the dress turned out. Thank you so much for all the suggestions as to how I could easily fix the problem.

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013

    Shirt Apron...


    This week is all about aprons. Yesterday I showed you the beautiful apron I received in a swap. Today, I'm showing you the second apron I've made for Mr TMW. This apron is rather plain, compared to his Star Wars apron, but then again, this one didn't cost a cent.

    Tuesday, 21 May 2013

    Crafty Cooks Apron Swap...


    Last month I showed you the half apron I made for the Crafty Cooks Apron Swap. Today I received my apron, all the way from the U.S. My apron has spent 3 weeks, tightly packed into a little box. I know I should have ironed it first, but the light was fading and I wanted to take photos, as I know my partner has been waiting to hear it has arrived, safe and sound. I didn't even stop to put makeup on or change my outfit.

    Monday, 20 May 2013

    Fabric Letters...


    I've made some more fabric letters for five little people, each set containing the letters of their name.

    Saturday, 18 May 2013

    Threading Your Way ~ Features...

    This week's features...

    A comprehensive and easy to follow tutorial on QAYG (Quilt As You Go), added to the Sewing Tips and Techniques link party. I'd really like to try this, although perhaps on something smaller to begin with...

    Easy QAYG Tutorial by Chrissie, from made by Chrissie D

    Friday, 17 May 2013

    Star Wars Apron...


    After making my first ever apron, for the Crafty Cooks Apron Swap, I decided it was time I made Mr TMW an apron. As he does 99.9% of the cooking, I thought it was only fair.