I don’t know how many times I have dragged this pattern out of the cupboard with the intention of starting it, but now I have FINALLY managed to start tracing and stitching my Little Patchwork Village! I bought the kit about, oh, nearly two years ago now?! I’m sure I took a photo of it…
I’ve been trying to copy one of Elizabeth’s favorite dresses… I thought it would be easy, but after having a second go at it I am thinking I should leave it up to the professionals! The first time I tried to wing it without making a pattern… didn’t work. The second time I made up…
It’s that time of year again, Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. Living in Saudi it means that no-one may eat or drink in public whether you are Muslim or not. But when the sun sets…… we have “iftar”, which is basically the meal that breaks the fast. Now every year DH’s work puts on…
Yes I am still around, just been caught up with the busy side of life… Yes I have done a little bit of sewing… 🙂 Not much, I must admit, but tonight I got a chance to sit and do some more strings. I’ve been trying to make a picnic rug and I think I’ve…
By the skin of my teeth…. got this apron done and am wearing it now: Having a chat with Alice, and then off to bed ready for a new month!