pin cushion by sew coastal from etsy
Cornwall, Lifestyle

Item of the day: Pin cushion from Etsy

Ooh, I think I saw this one at the last Outlaw Craft Fair. If you ever see anything a bit quirky, regardless of whether or not you already own something similar, I reckon it's a must-have, especially when it's only £4.50 (yes, this pin cushion is a bargain £4.50!). It's by Sew Coastal and handmade… Continue reading Item of the day: Pin cushion from Etsy

Books, Lifestyle

Item of the day: Liberty sewing book

I was wondering around The Works (always great for a bargain) and came across The Liberty Book of Sewing for a few measly quid (down from £20). It looks like the perfect book for me as I prepare to learn how to make my own pretty things for the house. I've been meaning to buy… Continue reading Item of the day: Liberty sewing book

Lifestyle

Goodbye 2013, hello 2014!

I've just read back my hopes for 2013 post and I don't think I've done too badly. This year, I didn't set myself resolutions, rather I made a short list of things I wanted to achieve. Here's how I cracked on with them: 1. Learn to sew I might not have actually learned to sew… Continue reading Goodbye 2013, hello 2014!

blogging, Lifestyle

One Lovely Blog Award

My nomination for the Liebster Award yesterday reminded me that the lovely In and Out of Weeks nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award a year ago and I completely forgot to return the favour! Sorry sweetie. Here's the belated post... So here are the rules: 1.  Thank and link back to the person… Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award

Lifestyle

Hopes for 2013

It's a brand new year. A new start. The time to believe that anything is possible. Rather than resolve to change things I don't like about myself (why would you want to change something this awesome?!) I resolve to try new things, challenge myself and ... Learn to sew Most years, I say I want… Continue reading Hopes for 2013