In May I read about what I love – sewing and self development, as well as a Booker Prize winner, a Purlitzer finalist and a marketing book to assist in my new voluntary role. To see what I’ve read in the past check out my GoodReads Read List and my Monthly Read more…
I love making jeans, and when I found some heavy denim, 12oz in fact, at The Fabric Store in Adelaide for only $8 a metre, I knew they would be perfect for some hardwearing jeans. They would also be ideal for my talk at the Mitcham Hills Sewing Guild group Read more…
In April 2022 my reading switched to biographies, my first audio book in a few months, along with some light fiction and another Wayne Dyer book. To see what I’ve read in the past check out my GoodReads Read List and my Monthly Reading List on the blog. FICTION BOOKS Mara’s Read more…
My top which I’m calling my “Aqua and Navy Circles Top” started with a sale on Liberty fabric at The Fabric Store in Adelaide. The plan was to get some Tana Lawn to sew a top. I’d only used Tana Lawn previously as a lining for my Closet Core Patterns Read more…
During March I read one fiction book and three non-fiction books. I was busy preparing for a talk at the Mitcham Hills Australian Sewing Guild meeting on using Denim. Of course, this involved sewing a new pair of jeans and a bit of research on denim. I did read through Read more…
Time for a bit of colour in my wardrobe with a red denim-style jacket using cotton drill.
Not too much reading this month with my son back at school and our little at home bubble bursting. Back to coffee shops, fabric shops and other shopping that has been put off for a while. I did read a great book on quilting so I’ve been able to do Read more…
January is usually a busy reading month for me as I’m on a summer break. This year I read even more than usual as I spent more time at home and not feeling in the mood for much summer sewing.
My son has been asking for a dog for many years. We have always put him off as we didn’t think he was responsible enough or wouldn’t treat the dog with care and respect. With his 10th Birthday around the corner we started thinking that it was time. Just as Read more…
I love to read for pleasure and when I need to learn something. Over a year ago I bought a Kobo Clara HD E-Reader and I love it. I would highly recommend you buy one if you like to read fiction and text based books. Previously I used my iPad Read more…