Tartan and Tweed

One of my recent borrowings from the local library was this wonderful book entitled Tartan and Tweed. Tartan and Tweed, a well illustrated book, gives the history of tartan and tweed from their beginnings in the Scottish Highlands to their popularity and use in contemporary fashion design, music, art and film. When they were talking…

Desperately trying to reduce my mound of scraps

This is just a sample of some of the scraps of fabric that I have.  These are just the small pieces.  I also have shoeboxes with even smaller pieces of fabric which I just can’t bear to throw away!I’m not sure why I keep all the fabric scraps that I do but I seem to…

Another finished item from the material possessions

This was one lot of fabric I had bought. This picture was taken before I had bought the buttons to finish the dress off. This is a close up of the top of the dress. And this is the pattern that the dress was made from. Kookaburra Cottage has a website where you can buy…

Material possessions!

I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to keeping my hands in my pockets when I visit any kind of fabric or wool shop.  I know I shouldn’t buy anything as I already have plenty of fabrics and wool but I am always tempted by the beautiful fabrics and yarns.  This was the case when…