Why do I have 6 metres of this fabric? I have no idea.

I am trying to use up the fabric I have in my stash and this particular fabric is in considerable quantity but I don’t know why I bought it.  Perhaps it was for the back of a quilt but I don’t have a quilt that needs backing. Anyway I decided to make something with it…

I had a project in mind.

I bought two pieces of fabric two week ago as it is a while since I last did any sewing.  I had a project in mind but it needed to wait until I got back from my bike ride in Melbourne. I bought flannel to make a couple of work shirts for our granddaughter.  The…

Pink and polka dots

I have been doing some more sewing for myself using some fabric that has been in my stash for a few years.  The first is beautiful pink linen. I can’t remember what I bought the linen for originally but I have used it to make a shirt.It looks pale and washed-out in pictures but the…

Skulls and paisley

This item is a dressing gown for my granddaughter.  It is an unusual fabric but one that my daughter chose.  It is lovely and bright and I don’t think my granddaughter will have any idea of what the pattern is. The second item is a recycled shirt. The original shirt belonged to my granddaughter’s dad…