Autumn sewing plans
I’ve just bought myself some new patterns. I subscribe to Sew Direct which gives me a magazine full of the latest big name patterns as well as great articles on tailoring, fabrics, threads, pattern cutting...
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just some nice pictures…
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cheekyhandmades is 5!
Cheekyhandmades is five! On 11th July 5 years ago I left my job at Whipps cross hospital. I had handed in my notice in April and by the time I left not only was I...
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E17 Art Trail 2015
This year’s art trail is now finished and I feel a bit flat, empty and tired. It was again (but more so this year) a whirlwind of art, crafts, meeting new people, hanging out with...
Read MoreMaking a quilt – or two – foundation paper piecing
About 6 weeks ago I was comissioned to make two quilts for Rosie’s little boys, Caspar and Leonardo. Rosie had used a beautiful fabric from Moda, “Simply Color” as bunting for her wedding and had...
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I’ve finished my fabulous curtains for the studio and basted my 70s single bed quilt as well as my third mini quilt for the studio but due to all the building work I’ve not done...
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