For embroiderers, quilters, crafters, and stitchers … learn to make a twisted cord that will give a professional finish to your projects. There are a number of online demonstrations on how to do this …… I particularly like the National Quilters Circle However, I would like to share my method with you and the couple… Continue reading How to make a twisted cord
Scotland has always been on my wanderlust radar and this time last year I researched and planned a Scottish/UK adventure. Etihad was due to begin direct flights to Edinburgh from Abu Dhabi …. This suited perfectly, as I try to plan with minimum connections for such a long journey. Packed and ready to go in… Continue reading Edinburgh Wanderlust
Let me take you back to the 80’s when Georges in Collins St was the genteel department store for all things ‘high end’ and ‘establishment’. Then a new fashion queen opened its very exclusive revolving door opposite …. welcome to Figgins Diorama. This was like walking into Printemps or Galeries Lafayette with French designer labels, beautiful… Continue reading Paris came to my door
How to make a simple Cape Shrug This is a super easy pattern for a very handy Capelet, Shrug or Poncho. I found this black stretch lace with a ‘ribbon type’ selvedge a couple of weeks ago…. perfect! No paper pattern needed …. just a tape measure! The full width of the fabric is… Continue reading Lace Cape Shrug
My Lavender Harvest: When I was setting out my garden I chose warm sunny borders to plant english lavender. This is the best lavender to harvest for culinary and potpouri use. Now mature, it took a couple of years for it to start to ‘hedge’ with regular clipping in Summer and Autumn. In winter it… Continue reading Lavender Harvest
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