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Night garden September 12, 2025 Sew

Last Sunday was a windswept day in Ballarat, but that didn’t deter Sharon and I from snapping some photos so I can share with you a recent make. This top w… Read more

Lemons April 24, 2025 Sew

Oh yes, it’s another Japanese cotton seersucker make from Blogless Anna. What can I say… it’s such a wonderful fabric to sew, wear and of… Read more

August April 13, 2025 Coat/Jacket/Vest

My friend Nita-Jane from Pattern Fantastique recently released the August Jacket. The pattern description reads: One strong shape with two distinctly d… Read more

Cream of the crop January 8, 2025 Sew

Those who have been reading my blog for a while know that boxy tops are totally my thing. It’s been a while since I tried a new-to-me pattern and The Celes… Read more

Fruit platter November 11, 2024 Sew

Well, I am a very big fan of a fruit platter and/or a fruit filled grazing table, and this Japanese cotton by Hokkoh is a sophisticated version of those things. … Read more

Seeing double October 25, 2024 Jumper/Cardigan

Six months ago, when temperatures were much lower, I was inspired by a sample at The Cloth Shop to joined the cosy boiled wool Paper Theory LB Pullover clubR… Read more

Twig in denim July 27, 2024 Sew

I was pretty excited when the Twig Woven Pants were released by StyleArc. I loved the pin tucks, the elasticated back waist, the barrel shaped legs and inseam… Read more

Alexandra the great July 19, 2024 Knit

I’m sharing a knitting project today. Knitting is my back-up hobby. I’m definitely more adventurous with my sewing… learning new thi… Read more

Forgotten July 14, 2024 Sew

I started this sewing blog way back in September 2012. It is a journal of the things that I make, and I try to keep the posts in chronological order. But this pos… Read more